Thiago Silva previews the derby: “Benfica are the toughest opponents” | OneFootball

Approaching 42 years of age and recovering from an injury, Thiago Silva previewed FC Porto’s challenge against Benfica. In an interview with TNT Sports, the central defender stated that Benfica is the toughest opponent to face in Portugal.

“Sporting and Benfica are two great clubs that look to control the game, which creates difficulties for their opponents. (…) Sporting are back-to-back champions, so they are more prepared, but I haven’t played much against them. So far, Benfica has been the toughest opponent, with a great coach. José Mourinho is very strategic; in the league match at the Dragão, he put on a ‘super game.’”

“Today I consider Benfica the toughest because they are our next opponent,” he analyzed.

As for Flamengo’s current situation and Filipe Luís’s departure from the coaching staff, Thiago Silva regretted how events unfolded.

“The treatment was not adequate. They won 8-0 after a difficult period. Flamengo played the Intercontinental final against PSG, and the players didn’t have a break. It’s not easy to disconnect and reconnect from one moment to the next, especially after winning practically everything.”

“Flamengo’s decision was already made, no matter what happened,” he concluded.

At 41 years old, Thiago Silva has made six appearances for FC Porto, but hasn’t played since February 15.

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