FC Porto plan tribute to Thiago Silva for his 1000th career match | OneFootball

A night of strong emotions awaits Thiago Silva, who will play the 1,000th match of his senior career against Stuttgart, in what will also be his first game without the physical presence of his mother, who passed away last Saturday. In this moment of grief, the center-back will count on the support of the entire blue and white nation, as, according to Record, FC Porto has prepared a tribute to mark the historic milestone he is set to reach today, most likely as a starter for the Dragons.

“It’s incredible, as I don’t know how many players have played 1,000 games as professionals. It’s something unique and says a lot about his career, about what he has done in the past and what he continues to do, as he is still an elite footballer and proves it every time he steps onto the field wearing the FC Porto shirt. The opportunity to reach this individual milestone is fantastic,” praised Francesco Farioli, in his first reaction to Thiago Silva’s achievement.

Alongside the coach at the press conference was Borja Sainz, who was also asked about the delicate moment Thiago Silva is going through, something he himself experienced recently, expressing the feelings of the entire Porto squad regarding the Brazilian international.

“From a sporting point of view, everyone knows what Thiago Silva brings. Besides that, since he arrived, he has shown himself to be an extraordinary person, with a huge heart and a great desire to help the team,” the Spaniard began, then concluded: “I want to offer my condolences to his family for what they are going through, because I went through it myself not long ago and it is very hard. The best thing for him and his family would be for him to have a great game and score a goal to dedicate to his mother, which would be very beautiful. We are all with him, we are a big family.”

“His focus is on helping the team. He is a remarkable leader and has the ability to lead with his voice, but above all by example. Since his return, he has always maintained the right attitude and energy,” Farioli also assured about the Brazilian.

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