Thiago Silva: Next year is the World Cup, I hope Ancelotti can lead Brazil to win the championship again

May 30th, 40-year-old former Brazil international Thiago Silva was interviewed and recognized Ancelotti for coaching the Brazilian national team.

Thiago Silva said: "I believe that a balanced team is not entirely made up of experienced players or all of them are young. The current combination is very good for the national team, and it is very important to maintain that balance. In difficult times, like those we have experienced, from the World Cup to now, I think we lack some of this experience, so we have been unable to win again for a long time.

"I will not criticize either side." But I really believe that a balanced team is important. I don't think Fruminense has much in common with the national team, but it does prove that experienced players can give you more confidence. And young people bring a kind of courage we may not have. Balance is everything in football and life, and this is the point I keep.

"I certainly have hope for Ancelotti coaching. I know him very well and have great confidence in him. Because I understand his work and know him as a person, he is like a great father. He is strict with you and often tests you. I really hope that we will win the championship again under his leadership.

"We have two more World Cup qualifiers. I think a good start is important so that we can grow and hope that our confidence can be restored as soon as possible. The World Cup will start in one year, and there are not many games left, but he is very experienced and knows how to deal with this situation, and how to lead this group of young and experienced players to play well. ”