Thiago Silva targets second Copa do Brasil title with Fluminense | OneFootball

The Fluminense will decide at home the semifinal match of the Copa do Brasil against their rival Vasco. Thiago Silva, captain of the Tricolor carioca, attended the draw event for the match venues, held at the CBF headquarters, spoke about the confrontation with Cruzmaltino and envisioned winning the championship again in the knockout tournament.

“I believe it will be a great challenge, as our season has been. We had the opportunity to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup, and that was one of the main challenges of our year. And now we will have this semifinal of the Copa do Brasil, after passing through great stages,” said Thiago Silva.

On the way, Fluminense defeated Águia de Marabá, Caxias, Aparecidense, Internacional, and Bahia to reach the semifinal. It is the first time the Team of Warriors has advanced to this stage of the Copa do Brasil since 2022, when they were eliminated by Corinthians.

Last title of the career?

Thiago Silva also spoke about his journey in football and recalled his first title: the Copa do Brasil in 2007, in which he was a starter in all matches and played a decisive role in the victory over Figueirense at the age of 22.

“I had the opportunity to win this competition with Fluminense (in 2007) before going to Europe, and we will work hard for this confrontation in the best possible way. After all, this could be one of the last titles of my career. And the way I started, I would like to finish. We will work hard and prepare in the best possible way,” he concluded.

If he wins the title, Thiago Silva will reach his 33rd trophy in his career.

See the base dates and venues for the Copa do Brasil semifinals:

CORINTHIANS AND CRUZEIRO

VASCO AND FLUMINENSE

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