[Sport] Thiago Silva defends Neymar against the criticism received for his performance in the match against Colombia

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The Brazilian defender described the criticism of PSG's 10th as exaggerated and asked for consistency in the comments made.

 

Brazilian defender Thiago Silva came out on Tuesday in defense of Neymar and described the criticism of PSG's 10th as exaggerated, asking for "consistency" in the comments made against his teammate, which according to the player, are more related to the performance of the forward outside of the court than with his game.

“It is a very difficult situation. Although we know that we are under pressure from all sides, (Neymar's) is a different pressure, it seems directed, personalized, ”said the defender during a press conference in Manaus, the city where this Thursday, October 14, Brazil will face Uruguay. for the South American qualifier to the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

 

Silva, 37, who completed 100 games with Canarinha last Sunday in the game against Colombia, was questioned about Neymar, after the forward pointed out that Qatar's would possibly be his last World Cup.

 

According to the defender, Neymar is aware of his work and has his own self-criticism, but the performance he had in the game against Colombia, last Sunday in Barranquilla, which ended tied without goals, has been overcharged.

"I hope he does not lose his joy, because he is a super special boy and he performs well," he added.

Silva, who has been captain of Canarinha on several occasions, also reacted to the criticism made of the Brazilian team, which remains undefeated and has practically one foot in the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

"We are being highly criticized for how we are playing and although we are not in the best of our moments, we have had positive results," he emphasized.

Regarding the match with Uruguay, Silva assured that "it will not be easy", because they come from a draw against Colombia and La Celeste from a bulky 3-0 defeat by Argentina.

With 28 points, Brazil leads the qualifying rounds, followed by Argentina which is in second position with 22 points. (D)

 

LINK: https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/futbol/thiago-silva-defiende-a-neymar-ante-las-criticas-recibidas-nota/