Thiago Silva spent four years defending for Chelsea before joining Fluminense last year. The Brazilian center-back made 151 appearances and helped win the Champions League during his time at Stamford Bridge. Silva jokes about being a spy but admits he will share useful information with Fluminense coaches before Tuesday's semi-final clash. The 40-year-old defender stays in contact with many Chelsea players each week through regular phone calls. Silva feels excited about facing his former teammates but wants Fluminense to advance to the final.
Silva recently visited London to see his children and stopped by Chelsea's training ground during the trip. The experienced defender says he cannot reveal everything but confirms Fluminense has prepared well for the important match. Silva believes his current team has special supporters and a unique atmosphere that could help them win. The veteran defender knows some details about Chelsea that might prove valuable during the game. Silva hopes these insights will give Fluminense an edge against the Premier League giants.
Fluminense manager Renato Gaucho admits his team cannot match Chelsea's spending power or resources. Gaucho calls his squad ugly ducklings when comparing finances to major European clubs. The Brazilian coach estimates Fluminense's budget equals less than 10 percent of what Chelsea spends each season. Gaucho acknowledges that wealthy teams can buy better individual players to increase their winning chances. Despite these financial disadvantages, the manager believes Fluminense can still capture the Club World Cup trophy.
Silva recently visited London to see his children and stopped by Chelsea's training ground during the trip. The experienced defender says he cannot reveal everything but confirms Fluminense has prepared well for the important match. Silva believes his current team has special supporters and a unique atmosphere that could help them win. The veteran defender knows some details about Chelsea that might prove valuable during the game. Silva hopes these insights will give Fluminense an edge against the Premier League giants.
Fluminense manager Renato Gaucho admits his team cannot match Chelsea's spending power or resources. Gaucho calls his squad ugly ducklings when comparing finances to major European clubs. The Brazilian coach estimates Fluminense's budget equals less than 10 percent of what Chelsea spends each season. Gaucho acknowledges that wealthy teams can buy better individual players to increase their winning chances. Despite these financial disadvantages, the manager believes Fluminense can still capture the Club World Cup trophy.
