David Silva - 2017/18 performances

[asaluttar]

I always forget that he’s got a japanese mother, I always look at him and think he looks very Asian for a Spanish bloke.

Really? I didn't know that. Interesting.

 

[Chris in London]

I wouldn't be so sure. This is pretty much Silva's Spain, Lopetegui has built the side around him to an extent and he's the first name on the team sheet. He's the main goalscorer as well.

That's something he's not had throughout his Spain career really, most of the time he was playing second fiddle to Xavi and Iniesta.

If I were him I'd be revelling in the bigger role for Spain and the chance to hunt down Xavi's appearance record.

Yeah, good point. Even so, I wonder how long he will keep going at international level.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Yeah, good point. Even so, I wonder how long he will keep going at international level.

I think this *may be* his last major tournament for Spain. I am not sure he will return of the next Euros.

 

[Chris in London]

Depends on a lot of things, I suppose - his role and status within the Spain team, how his body is holding up, his desire to spend time with his family without impacting on the day job, and many more. We will see.

 

[decmancity]

I wouldn't be so sure. This is pretty much Silva's Spain, Lopetegui has built the side around him to an extent and he's the first name on the team sheet. He's the main goalscorer as well.

That's something he's not had throughout his Spain career really, most of the time he was playing second fiddle to Xavi and Iniesta.

If I were him I'd be revelling in the bigger role for Spain and the chance to hunt down Xavi's appearance record.

I see your point, perhaps depends on how the tournament goes. Win the world cup and there is no better time to retire into the sunset and then have the international breaks to spend with his young family and his friends. It all goes a bit pear shaped then he may have the fire in him to go for the euros.

 

[Jonsilfab]

 

[typicalcity...]

LOVE that tattoo. Pic of Mateo with the words ‘never surrender’ written underneath it with a football. When I thought I couldn’t love him anymore.

 

[kaz7]

Awww thats so cute

 

[kenzie115]

Wonder why he had the words in English and not Spanish.

 

[kaz7]

Wonder why he had the words in English and not Spanish.

I think that is very telling of where dave feels at home,well 2nd home