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Gilberto - Why I rate Torreira so highly

During his time at the club, Gilberto Silva earned the nickname 'The Invisible Wall' due to his effectiveness in shielding the back four.

Now the former Invincibles midfielder - speaking ahead of the Brazil v Uruguay game at Emirates on November 16 - believes we may have finally found a long-term replacement for him in Lucas Torreira.

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“I thought in the World Cup he played very well for Uruguay,” Gilberto said. “It was nice because you compare the way this guy plays – his stature is not high, he’s a middle-sized player – but he knows how to position himself and play nice football.