Thiago Silva has offered his emotional support to Neymar, his close friend, and Brazil’s team-mate who earlier disclosed he doesn’t know if he has the “strength of mind to deal with football” much longer.
Silva has played alongside Neymar for the Selecao for a decade and also competed alongside the forward at Paris Saint-Germain. In an Instagram story, Silva added: “If you need someone strong to be by your side, know that I will always be there. The Silva family loves you.”
As a world-renowned center-back, said he can relate to the feelings Neymar has expressed and agreed it was hurtful to be publicly labeled “a crybaby, weak, very weak, mentally” when speaking out on his struggles. So, the defender is determined to provide public backing to his countryman in hopes of helping him regain his love for football.
“Here at the national team, I have gone through some moments that are very similar with what Neymar is going through, especially after the 2014 World Cup,” Silva told reporters.
“I was called a crybaby, weak, very weak, mentally. These are things that hurt you and you know that you are not what you have been called. “I hope he doesn’t lose his joy, continue to be happy the way he always is. He is a very special kid and, when he’s happy, doing what he loves, he delivers.”
Ada Peter
