Silva, Maldini figure overshadowed

Milan - Thiago Silva directly so reliable AC Milan back line upon arrival at the San Siro. Although assessed both by club and fans, the Brazilian defender was burdened as a substitute Paolo Maldini figure.

Silva came to the San Siro after carried off from Fluminese in July 2009. The 26-year-old central defender was immediately believed bertandem with Alessandro Nesta in central defense, left the Rossoneri Paolo Maldini at the end of the 2008/2009 season.

Silva's confidence and good price to pay given Diavolo Rosso him. Appear consistent, he's a total melakoni 40 games and contributed two goals on the season premiere. While this season is 31 games plus donations lived one goal.

Although convincing and often appear to flattery, Silva turned out to feel under the shadow of Paolo Maldini. Arrival in Milan that coincides with Maldini retirement provides its own expense for Silva.

"I was in a period set in throughout my career. I feel the responsibility of being a phenomenal successor as Paolo Maldini," Silva said as reported by the Italian Football.

Before finally deciding hanging up his boots, Milan Maldini defends 24 years. In this period there are 26 major trophies he managed to offer, including the most classy five Champions League titles.

"At the end of my career, I was just hoping to win half of what he (Maldini) can be of great sports career," Silva completed.