Chelsea’s Willian posts a classy message on Instagram

Chelsea’s Willian with his mum

Willian says ‘thanks’

Chelsea beat Leicester 3-0 on Saturday in the Premier League, but they did so without their influential midfielder Willian.

The Brazilian international headed back to his homeland after the international break following the sad passing of his mum.

Willian’s mum passed away on Wednesday after her two-year battle against a brain tumor. She was only 57.

The footballer used Instagram to post a poem after the news originally broke, and he’s returned to social media on Saturday night once again.

The Blues star reached out to thank all those who have contacted him in recent days. He wrote:

I want to thank affectionately to all my family, friends and fans who have expressed their sympathy and condolences for my great loss. By gestures and words of comfort, and for the affection and attention that had me and my family. God bless you all!