Thiago Silva Returns to Brazil Squad and Neymar Confirmed as Captain

Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva is back in the Brazil national team squad ahead of friendlies with Turkey and Austria next month. Neymar will remain the captain despite his return.

Paulo Freitas of Sky Sports passed along the full roster:

Rupert Fryer of Brasil Global Tour notes Canarinho head coach Dunga will speak with the center back about the decision to move forward with Neymar wearing the armband:

Silva missed time for both club and country with a hamstring injury. He hasn't played for Brazil since the World Cup over the summer, where the side fell short of sky-high expectations. He just recently returned to action for PSG.

The switch from Silva to Neymar as the captain is a changing of the guard. The 30-year-old should remain a stalwart and a leader within the squad, but it's Neymar's team now, and Dunga apparently wants him to take charge as such during the next cycle.