Injured since early 2019 and struggling to regain his best level, Gabriel Silva lost his starting place on the team ASSE. With two more weeks to go before the summer transfer window closes, the defender is concerned about his situation.
ASSE: Gabriel Silva “very affected by his situation”
Gabriel Silva was stopped by an Achilles tendon injury, contracted on February 22, 2019 against Dijon FCO in Ligue 1, at the Stade Gaston Gérard. He thus stayed a long time off the field. Recovering from an injury late last season, the left-back is struggling to hold his position at the start of the 2021-22 fiscal year. The proof, he did not play the first two days of the championship. The Brazilian remained on the AS Saint-Étienne sidelines against FC Lorient (1-1) and RC Lens (2-2).
It must be said that Gabriel Silva has still not regained his full form. Therefore, Claude Puel prefers Timothy Kolodziejczak. It was the latter who held the position of left-back, while Miguel Trauco preparing for his return, after having played in the Copa América. Responding to the 30-year-old’s plight, the agency that manages his career admits that he is seriously affected by the difficult situation he has been going through for two and a half seasons. “If he shows the impression that nothing can reach him, he is very upset by his situation”, entrusted his advice on a daily basis Progress.
The Brazilian sold by AS Saint-Étienne this summer?
Affected to the point of considering leaving ASSE, two years from the end of his contract? This is not to be ruled out, because Claude Puel is obviously not counting on him. In addition, the Loire club needs money to replenish its empty funds. Therefore, he would not retain any of his players in case of interesting offers. Remember that the value of the defender on the transfer market is at its lowest, i.e. € 1.5 million.
Gabriel Silva joined the Greens in August 2017 from Udinese (Italy). He extended his contract in January 2019 until the end of June 2023, while his initial lease was valid until June 30, 2020. Embarrassed by physical problems since his serious injury, the native of Rio de Janeiro made only 4 appearances last season in Ligue 1. In 4 seasons in the Greens jersey, Gabriel Silva played 59 games, with 2 goals scored and 3 assists delivered.