EAST RUTHERFORD, Nueva Jersey, EE.UU. (AP) — Thiago Silva cumplirá 41 años de edad en cosa de dos meses, pero sus aportaciones para Fluminense en este Mundial de Clubes han sido extraordinarias en todos los sentidos, desde el infatigable despliegue defensivo hasta las arengas para inspirar a sus compañeros.

CHELSEA face battling Brazilian side Fluminense in a thrilling Club World Cup semi-final TONIGHT – and they come against a popular familiar face. Ex-Blues and footballing icon Thiago Silva

Chelsea have led at the break in five of their six Club World Cup games, the only exception being their last 16 win over Benfica. Flamengo did come from behind to beat them, so there is hope for their fellow Brazilians. We're back under way in New Jersey - can Fluminense get back into this?