Thiago Silva: 'Still the same hunger'

The Paris Saint-Germain captain has lost none of his will to win as he prepares to take on Rennes in Sunday's Ligue 1 encounter.

HIS FORM
"I know the coach has said I feel good in this system, and I agree with him. I like the play we are producing and the mentality that we have. I think it's important for the team to have high morale. I'm quite pleased with my season for now, but it's far from over. I hope to be able to keep performing to help the team win more trophies."

MARCO AND NEYMAR
"If they're not available for the coming matches, we know the coach will find solutions. We have a talented and solid squad, and they want to play for the coach. All the players are able to give 100% for the club. Everyone is unique, with their own qualities, but we all have the same goal, the same hunger to win."

THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEASON
"There are a lot of great games coming up. We're looking forward to playing them, to winning trophies. The start of the year is the most difficult period. There are always some injuries niggling you. You just have to try to give your all in order to keep winning. I think we have a very intelligent technical staff, who give us the tools to win any match, even without Ney or Marco. Everyone is ready to play."

THE GAME AGAINST RENNES
"On Sunday, we have to send a message, we have to show we're strong and solid, as a team, mentally, physically, and in terms of our play. Everyone is ready to adapt - if the coach needs one of us to - to any position, and we'll stand up to be counted."