Football | Posted on Jun 19, 2010 at 08:42pm IST

Gilberto Silva fit for Ivory Coast match

Associated Press

Johannesburg: Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva has trained normally and appears to be injury free, despite reports that he had hurt his ankle.

Gilberto Silva was back among the Brazilian starters in practice on Saturday, a day after missing action in a closed training session.

Images showed that Josue replaced Gilberto Silva in the main team on Friday.

Gilberto Silva fit for Ivory Coast match

The Brazilian football federation wouldn't comment on Gilberto Silva's status, although some Brazilian media reported he had injured his ankle.

Brazil plays Ivory Coast on Sunday in a Group G match.

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