Gilberto chosen for Brazil
August 2, 2005
Yep, our man Gilberto Silva has been recalled to the Brasil squad for the international game in Croatia.
Ronaldo has also been recalled to the squad – a sign that Brasil really want to win this game. So really, Gilberto should start the game. It’s good for Gilberto fans, but bad for Arsenal.
The game takes place on August 17, which is during midweek – slap bang in between Arsenals two opening Premiership games against Chelsea and Newcastle. It is unlikely that he will feature in either, due to Wengers nervousness with recently played internationals such as Gilberto.
Gilberto probably isn’t anywhere near match fit, as he hasn’t played in ANY of Arsenals pre season friendlies yet. So he really doesn’t seem that well prepared to be flying off to Croatia to play.
It will be a blow for Arsenal not to have Gilberto – especially against the likes of Chelsea. Let’s hope that he is somehow fit enough to play 3 games inside a week.
His most likely opening Premiership game will probably be against Fulham on Wednesday the 24th. Silva and Hleb’s first pairing together in the league. Exciting. Then again, I am easily excited.
Back to Brasil though – the Brasil midfielders chosen for this Brasil game are all very strong. Here is the list of challengers for his place in the team:
Emerson (Juventus)
Juninho Pernambuncano (Lyon)
Ze Roberto (Bayern Munich)
Ricardinho (Santos)
Kaka (AC Milan)
Renato (Sevilha)
Julio Baptista (Real Madrid)
He will do well to start, with the likes of Kaka and Emerson available for selection.
On a seperate note: Gilberto is rumoured to be back in England, where he is probably doing light training on his own. He must be lonely. I bet he wants a hug. If anyone sees him, please, send him a hug from me.