Defender Thiago Silva said after this Friday’s game (9) that the selection lacked attention during extra time, when he conceded Croatia’s equalizing goal, which took the decision to penalties.
“We could be a little more concentrated. We are not used to taking this type of counterattack. We lost concentration, it was all they wanted at that moment”, he said.
In the kicks, the Europeans won by 4 to 2. Rodrygo stopped the goalkeeper, and Marquinhos, the crossbar.
“It’s difficult, but as much as there is sadness, you have to move on. Unfortunately, that’s part of football.”
The captain of the national team also said that he has already gone through disappointments, and that now it is necessary to comfort the youngest members of the team.
“It’s hard to find words and comfort. I’ve been through some disappointments in my life. When we lose something important that we’re aiming for, it hurts a lot. Now it’s time to try to lift our heads, there’s no alternative.”
Thiago Silva, 38, should leave the national team after this World Cup. He says he had the goal of lifting the World Cup. Now, he still maintains that goal, but in another form.
“I wanted to lift the cup, but I couldn’t. Maybe later, in another role.”
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