Thiago Silva has heaped praise on fellow AC Milan defender Mario Yepes.
Thiago Silva says he was impressed by Yepes, who filled in for the injured Alessandro Nesta.
He said: "It's not easy at the age of 34 to deal with so many injuries, but he is trying to get back as soon as possible because he knows that the team needs him.
"When Nesta is absent, then we struggle a bit more, but Yepes is doing very well. In fact, when playing against him last season, I had no idea he had so much quality. He keeps everyone calm and has a great deal of experience."
