Thiago Silva ´rooting for Chelsea semi-final´ after victory over Al-Hilal

Thiago Silva is “rooting for Chelsea” of their quarter-final towards Palmeiras within the hopes of assembly his former aspect within the ultimate 4 of the Membership World Cup.

Fluminense booked their spot within the semi-final after they beat Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal 2-1, with targets from Martinelli and Hercules.

The latter got here off the bench to revive Fluminense’s lead after Marcos Leonardo’s leveller, that means that 4 of the group’s eight targets on the match have come through substitutes. Solely Manchester Metropolis (5) benefitted from extra.

The Brazilian aspect, who completed second in Group F behind Borussia Dortmund, dug deep within the ultimate minutes as Al-Hilal chased a second equaliser, to arrange a conflict towards both Palmeiras or Chelsea.

Fluminense captain Silva admitted he desires to play the Blues subsequent however doesn’t suppose it will likely be a simple match for the English membership.

“Now I simply must recuperate and see the sport between Chelsea and Palmeiras,” Silva instructed DAZN.

“I’m rooting for Chelsea, in fact, however Palmeiras are a giant group as properly.

“The restoration for me shouldn’t be quick, however I’m right here, and I’m joyful. In my head, I’m very joyful for the group arriving within the semi-finals.”

On their win over Al-Hilal, Silva added: “I’m very joyful and really happy with my group. It isn’t straightforward to play on this competitors and arrive on the semi-final.

“It’s too far for me to think about this second, however I’m very joyful for the group and for myself as properly and for the efficiency.

“We stayed collectively on a regular basis. It’s by no means straightforward to play towards a group like this, however Fluminense is there, and I’m very joyful for this.”

Simone Inzaghi’s aspect didn’t construct on their scientific efficiency towards Manchester Metropolis, having 12 photographs within the second half as they tried to pressure further time late on, however they might not discover a approach by way of Fluminense’s resolute defence.

Inzaghi remained happy with his Al-Hilal gamers and put the loss all the way down to “exterior occasions”.

“I’m proud to educate Al-Hilal and happy with all of the gamers within the group, and I congratulated all of the gamers with out exception for the fantastic stage they introduced within the Membership World Cup,” stated Inzaghi.

“There are some exterior occasions that affected Al-Hilal gamers within the match towards Fluminense, and I don’t need to delve into them. I congratulate my gamers on their heroic efficiency, each within the match and within the match normally.”