The PSG stopper will make his first start for his country in two years when the Selecao meet their old rivals in Melbourne on Friday
It’s been a long, patient wait for Thiago Silva.
After leading Brazil to the 2014 World Cup as captain, the Paris Saint-Germain defender lost the armband when Dunga was appointed to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari, and then lost his place in the side completely.
The 32-year-old returns to the starting line-up on Friday for what will be his first start for his country in two years, when the Selecao host Argentina on the Chevrolet Brasil Global Tour at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.