Thiago Silva eyes Maracanã after NFL game: “I’m worried about my pitch” | OneFootball

Fluminense captain Thiago Silva watched the Dallas Cowboys vs. Baltimore Ravens game from home this Sunday (27), held at the Maracanã. Despite watching the NFL game, the defender’s attention was focused on the condition of the stadium pitch.

In a post shared by the player’s wife, Belle Silva, on social media, Thiago showed concern about the field Fluminense will use for the rest of the season.

During the conversation, Belle asked her husband why he was worried while watching the American football game. His answer was direct:

Then Belle joked about the situation:

Thiago’s concern comes amid the work being done on the Maracanã pitch to host the NFL game. For the event, a hybrid surface was installed, combining natural grass and synthetic fibers.

Fluminense will have key matches at the Maracanã

The stadium pitch had already been a point of concern in Brazilian football because of the run of matches played there and the weather conditions seen in recent weeks. Fluminense and Flamengo both use the Maracanã as their home stadium, increasing how often the field is used.

Preparations to host the Cowboys and Ravens included the arrival in Brazil of a specific machine used to install the synthetic fibers. The system allows for faster pitch replacement in a process known as “lay and play.”

Now, Fluminense will have important matches at the Maracanã in the final stretch of the season, including the Copa Libertadores semifinal against Palmeiras.

The first leg is scheduled for October 14 at the Maracanã. The return leg will be played on October 21 at Nubank Parque.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.