Thiago Silva hails Fluminense draw with Santos at Vila | OneFootball

On an afternoon of great struggle and few clear chances at Vila Belmiro, Fluminense earned an important point by drawing 0-0 with Santos, this Sunday. For captain Thiago Silva, the result, although not ideal, represents a lesson learned and a demonstration of the team's maturity, especially after the painful defeat suffered in midweek.

In the post-game analysis, the experienced defender highlighted the importance of not leaving the field defeated on days when victory is not possible, making a clear reference to the setback against Bahia in the Copa do Brasil, where the team conceded a late goal.

“The preparation is always to win, but it's not always possible,” Thiago Silva considered. “In the last game we had that, a very balanced game, theoretically in our favor against Bahia and in one move we conceded the goal and lost the game at the end. Today was a six-point game, but when it's not possible to win we can't lose like in the last game.”

The captain acknowledged the difficulties imposed by Santos, who had the extra motivation of a coaching change, and admitted that the opponent was superior in the second half. “The first half was more balanced, the second had a wide dominance from them. But that's part of football,” Thiago Silva concluded.

With the draw, Fluminense reaches 28 points and remains in ninth place in the Brazilian Championship.

Full focus on the Copa do Brasil

Now, all of Fluminense's attention and energy, including that of Thiago Silva, turn to the big decision of the week. Next Wednesday, the Tricolor hosts Bahia, at Maracanã, for the return leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

After the 1-0 defeat at Fonte Nova, the mission is clear: the team needs to win by two or more goals difference to advance in regular time, or by one goal to take the decision to penalties.

For the Brasileirão, the next commitment will be at the weekend, against Corinthians, also at Maracanã.

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