Thiago Silva says he is available to help Brazil in World Cup qualifiers

Silva believes he's currently in prime form and poised to aid Brazil in their endeavors

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2023-10-26 11:27:28

Image Credits: © (@tsilva3 on twitter)

At the age of 39, Thiago Silva, the seasoned Chelsea center-back, contemplates a return to the international football arena. His absence from the Seleção dates back to the 2022 World Cup.

Brazil, currently under the temporary leadership of Fernando Diniz, is facing a string of challenges, with recent qualifiers resulting in a draw against Venezuela and a loss to Uruguay. Upcoming matches loom against formidable opponents, Colombia and Argentina.

Thiago Silva"s determination to join the Brazilian squad

Silva"s commitment to his national team is unwavering. He extends an open invitation, stating for Daily Mail,

“I leave it open and I leave it up to them. I’m not going to say that I’m out of the Seleção. If they want to call me up for the Copa América or the World Cup qualifiers to help in any way, I’m available. If they want me for what I’m showing for Chelsea, I’m here. I will always have my doors open for the Seleção."

Silva"s connection to the Seleção runs deep, and he humorously mentions that he would gladly take on any role to serve the team, even if it means being a kitman or a massage therapist. In his words,

"I can’t say that I don’t want to be called up any more. If I have the opportunity to help these young people, I am available. I think you can never refuse the Seleção when it comes calling. I used to joke with Manoel [the Brazil kitman] that if I have to come as a kitman, I come as kitman and you leave. Or take out Serginho [Brazil massage therapist] and I come as massage therapist."

Thiago Silva heavily missed by Brazil.

Last 9 without Silva:
❌conceded 12
🧤2 clean sheets

Last 9 with Silva:
❌conceded 4
🧤5 clean sheets

Brazil conceded 2+ goals in 3/7 games since Silva was dropped post World Cup.

Brazil haven’t conceded 2+ with Silva since Oct 2020 pic.twitter.com/G6nGcN3GFX

— The Elastico🇧🇷CFCscout (@the_elastico) October 19, 2023

Boasting an impressive record of 113 appearances for Brazil, with 80 wins and 22 draws, and fresh off a successful season with Chelsea, where he was honored as the Supporters" Player of the Year for 2022-23, Silva believes he"s currently in prime form and poised to aid Brazil in their endeavors.

He emphasizes the importance of the moment, stating that the World Cup is a distant goal and the focus should be on qualification. A poor performance in the qualifiers jeopardizes our World Cup aspirations.