FIFA Confederations Cup 2013: Brazil vs Japan 3-0 - Five Talking Points

2. The impregnable Thiago Silva

He was at his best all throughout the match. Not once did the ball cross him. He almost single-handedly foiled Japan’s attacks and, as usual, was assured and precise in his passing. His positional sense was perfect and he used all his physicality to dominate the Japanese forwards. He is beginning to show his real ability, and it has to be said that he looks to be a likely candidate to replace the legendary Lucio.