Brazil defender Thiago Silva has admitted that he is still haunted by the memories of the World Cup 2014 in which his team capitulated in extraordinary circumstances in front of their own supporters.
Brazil had dominated the way to the semifinals of the tournament. However, they took on Germany without two of their best players – Neymar and Thiago Silva. It clearly showed after they had ripped apart 7-1 by the impressive German team who went on to lift the title. Apart from this setback, Brazil also suffered more embarrassment in the third-place play-off after losing by a heavy score against Netherlands.
The unimaginable defeats immediately prompted the Brazilian football Federation to act. This led to manager Luiz Felipe Scolari losing his job. They have gone back to their former coach Dunga, who led them during the 2010 World Cup.
Results in the last few friendly matches have been extremely good under Dunga. Neymar is playing an ever increasing important role within the team. Silva is reportedly on the verge of losing his captaincy, but the Paris St Germain defender is largely haunted by the demoralising defeat. Silva has not played for Brazil in the last four matches, but this absence has been due to an injury.
“It’s a scar. It’s hard to forget.Many people say that they do not think about it, but I do not know if that’s true.I think about it. It’s inevitable. But the important thing is to have tranquillity.Football is exciting because one minute you lose and the next you win.But the way we lost [during the World Cup] was not right.Neymar is a great friend.My friendship with him will not change at all because of this situation,” said Silva. Brazil are preparing to face Turkey in a friendly match.
Brazil defender Thiago Silva has admitted that he is still haunted by the memories of the World Cup 2014 in which his team capitulated in extraordinary circumstances in front of their own supporters.
Brazil had dominated the way to the semifinals of the tournament. However, they took on Germany without two of their best players – Neymar and Thiago Silva. It clearly showed after they had ripped apart 7-1 by the impressive German team who went on to lift the title. Apart from this setback, Brazil also suffered more embarrassment in the third-place play-off after losing by a heavy score against Netherlands.
The unimaginable defeats immediately prompted the Brazilian football Federation to act. This led to manager Luiz Felipe Scolari losing his job. They have gone back to their former coach Dunga, who led them during the 2010 World Cup.
Results in the last few friendly matches have been extremely good under Dunga. Neymar is playing an ever increasing important role within the team. Silva is reportedly on the verge of losing his captaincy, but the Paris St Germain defender is largely haunted by the demoralising defeat. Silva has not played for Brazil in the last four matches, but this absence has been due to an injury.
“It’s a scar. It’s hard to forget.Many people say that they do not think about it, but I do not know if that’s true.I think about it. It’s inevitable. But the important thing is to have tranquillity.Football is exciting because one minute you lose and the next you win.But the way we lost [during the World Cup] was not right.Neymar is a great friend.My friendship with him will not change at all because of this situation,” said Silva. Brazil are preparing to face Turkey in a friendly match.