PSG and Brazil captain Silva out for six weeks


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 25 Sep 2013

Paris Saint-Germain's Thiago Silva reacts during the French Ligue 1 match against Nice at the Parc des Princes Stadium in Paris, April 21, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain centre back Thiago Silva will be out of action for six weeks with a left thigh injury and is out of contention for Brazil's friendly internationals in October.

The 28-year-old PSG and Brazil captain picked up the injury in the 1-1 home draw against Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday and had to be replaced after 15 minutes.

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