Thiago Silva is Italy’s only representative in UEFA’s Team of the Year for 2011, which was announced earlier today.

The Brazilian lost out to Manchester United’s Nemanja Vidic and Barcelona’s Gerard Pique in the FIFA World XI that was unveiled earlier this month during the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or gala.

Milan have bad news ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Inter, as Thiago Silva and Clarence Seedorf are major injury doubts.

The Rossoneri are already without Alberto Aquilani and Gennaro Gattuso for the match tomorrow evening.

Thiago Silva has admitted he would now like to be Milan’s next captain, having previously never even considered the notion before late November.

The change of heart was a key point to a lengthy interview the Rossoneri stopper held with news agency ANSA this week. The conversation began with a reflection on the calendar year’s performance.

A possible move to Barcelona is the last thing on the mind of Milan centre-back Thiago Silva. “I want to stay here.”

The Brazilian international is consistently being paired with the Nou Camp outfit given his status as one of the world’s best defenders.

However, speaking to Milan Channel, the 27-year-old has committed his future to the reigning Italian champions.

Thiago Silva has called Carlos Tevez to join Milan. “This is the right place and we await him with open arms.”

This week the Rossoneri confirmed they had agreed personal terms with the striker, to arrive on loan with an option to buy in June, and are waiting for Manchester City’s response.

Massimiliano Allegri and Adriano Galliani have revealed that they consulted with each other before selecting Thiago Silva as captain at the weekend.

Thiago Silva has revealed step one in trying to stop Barcelona ace Lionel Messi. “You pray,” said the Milan man.

The two teams meet at San Siro on Wednesday in the Champions League and the Brazilian will be asked to keep the Argentine quiet.

Milan’s Thiago Silva is showing Fiorentina respect ahead of Saturday’s game despite the Viola’s struggles.

The Tuscan outfit have had a mediocre campaign so far and their run of just one win from their last seven games saw boss Sinisa Mihajlovic sacked after defeat at Chievo.

Manchester City will make Milan a €30m offer for star defender Thiago Silva, reports in England and Italy are suggesting.

City boss Roberto Mancini has placed the Brazilian international at the top of his defensive reinforcements wish-list.

Brazilian legend Marcos Cafu says it's only natural for Barcelona to be tracking Milan centre-back Thiago Silva.

The latter has been linked with the Nou Camp outfit for over a year and they are still monitoring his situation at San Siro.