The Chelsea defender will play tonight’s Copa America final (2 a.m.) against Argentina.
While Brazil and Argentina will face off tonight at two in the morning (French time) at the Maracana for the Copa America final, Thiago Silva spoke at a pre-match press conference yesterday. The current Chelsea central defender was first of all praising Lionel Messi before insisting on his ability to make his difference. He also added that he expected an open meeting.
“I think Messi is an indispensable player for them, he makes the difference. We are going to have to pay attention to the players who pass the ball to him. We will have to pay twice as much attention to him, because of his level. To destabilize his opponent, as Neymar can do in our team. It will be a good confrontation between these two players. Neymar is very motivated. When it comes to a match between Argentina and Brazil, the media love it. ask about the favorite. It’s very difficult to say who is the favorite, “said the defender to 96 caps with the Seleçao.
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