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Watch Out For Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay And Uruguay Says Thiago Silva.
As the 2011 Copa America draws closer, football coaches and players are taking turns singling out the competition’s favorites.
On Monday, Brazilian defender Thiago Silva shared his views while talking to the media. The AC Milan star will be playing in his first ever Copa America tournament and he is looking forward to help Brazil overcome all challenges to retain their crown. This week, his coach Mano Menezes had identified host nation Argentina as the Copa America’s favorites but Thiago Silva has added Brazil to this lot. The 2011 Copa America’s official website, CA2011.com, quoted the Milan player as saying:
“Between Brazil and Argentina, it will be 50/50. Argentina can be seen as favorites as they will be at home. But we are also seen as the team to beat as we won the last two editions.”
Thiago Silva Urges AC Milan To Sign Brazilian Prodigy Ganso
Thiago Silva believes that it's time for AC Milan to capture the signature of Ganso before the season starts.
Ganso has been linked with a move to the San Siro for almost a year now. However, recent reports have suggested that the deal has faltered due to some breakdown in contract negotiations. And as far as Thiago Silva is concerned, that is not a good news for AC Milan."I have read that the deal has come to a stop. I have read that he may arrive in December, but that's no good, Ganso must be taken now. This is the right time.
"To me, it seems like Milan have very clear ideas on how to strengthen the squad. Next year we will try to win everything. With the right purchases, we won't feel envious of Barcelona. That's why I said that we must not lose any time with Ganso
Thiago Silva Says That AC Milan Are Not Afraid of Inter Milan
AC Milan defender Thiago Silva believes that his team have all the necessary ingredients to keep Inter Milan at bay for the rest of the season.
Inter Milan won a dramatic match against AS Roma which ended 5-3 after AC Milan struggled to a draw against Genoa last Sunday. The victory for Inter pushed them up to within 5 points of league leaders, AC Milan.Inter’s president Massimo Moratti claimed that his side was 'inspired' after seeing Milan held to a draw by Genoa. However, Silva insists that AC Milan have got nothing to fear against Inter.
"We are not scared of Inter. They are a good team, but we don't fear anyone," Silva told the press as he flew out to Paris for Brazil's friendly against France.