Thiago Silva’s disappointment due to the elimination of Brazil in Qatar 2022: “As a player, I will not be able to lift that cup”

Thiago Silva, at 38, arrived at Qatar 2022 as the great leader behind Brazil. As the World Cup progressed, the center-back ratified it in each game. So, from his performance and that of his teammates, the national team believed more than ever in the possibility of lifting the trophy for the sixth time in history.

However, after a hard-fought game against Croatia (it was only decided in the penalty shootout), the ‘Canarinha’ said goodbye to the World Cup. After consummating the unexpected fall, the experienced defender, who may say goodbye to the national team in this contest, regretted not being able to fulfill a great desire.

“Unfortunately, as a player, I won’t be able to lift that cup”, said the Chelsea man in the post-engagement interview at the Ciudad de la Educación stadium. Of course, the reference of the last line is projected, since he trusts in the rematches that this sport grants: “Who knows later with another function”he pointed.

Immediately afterwards, Silva slipped the possibility of closing his cycle with the national team, although, due to the context, it is difficult to make a better thoughtful decision. “Hard to have words at that moment, it’s more comforting. I have already gone through some decisions in my life, not only in the national team, but personally.”held.

Thiago Silva’s pain and self-criticism

A few minutes had passed since Marquinhos missed the last penalty, but the Brazilians still had no answers. In fact, the first thing the central imagined was: “When we lose something important, to which we aspire, it hurts a lot. Despite the sadness, life needs to move on. I am very proud of the boys, of what we have done, but unfortunately it is part of football.”narrowed.

In closing, the central defender admitted that Brazil was not fine in this decisive match. “Suddenly we were able to be a little better focused. We are not used to taking that kind of counterattack. I think we were a little wrong. On the second ball that we lost, we gave the counterattack, which was all they wanted at the time, apart from the aerial ball. And the goal didn’t even come from above, it went through the ground”sentenced.