The 27-year-old full-back featured in both of Wales’ recent internationals, including the crushing play-off defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where penalties ended Welsh hopes of reaching this summer’s finals in North America.
But with the international setback still fresh, Dasilva’s attention has quickly shifted back to club duties — and a huge opportunity at the top of the Championship table.
Under Frank Lampard, Coventry are closing in on promotion, sitting nine points clear of Middlesbrough with seven matches remaining, and holding a significant cushion over third-placed Ipswich.
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“It is tough, a relentless schedule, but somehow you just get your head around it and get on with it,” Dasilva said ahead of their Good Friday clash with Derby.
“We’re in a good position and we’ve got a great opportunity. It’s a massive end to the season now and we’re so close.
“We’ve had a great season and we’ve put ourselves in a great position to get the job done.
“So that’s our main focus now. It’s massive for everyone in the city – the fans and the club – and we’re really looking forward to focusing on getting the job done.”
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Promotion would mark a significant milestone for Coventry, ending a 25-year absence from the top flight and capping a campaign in which they have led from the front.
For Dasilva, it would also provide a welcome distraction from the misery of missing out on the international stage.
Born in Luton, he represented England at every youth level from under-16 through to under-21, earning more than 60 caps. However, he later switched allegiance to Wales through his Pontypridd-born grandmother.
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Tuesday’s 1-1 friendly draw with Northern Ireland in Cardiff took him to nine senior caps, as he continues to establish himself within the squad.
“I’m still quite new to the team and I’m getting more comfortable with each camp and each game,” Dasilva said.
Despite growing into his role, the pain of missing out on the World Cup remains.
“We’ve got to strive to be better, but it will be very painful watching the World Cup.
“Everyone’s disappointed and rightly so, but you can’t be too down and sad about it because there’s a lot to look forward to.
“The Nations League is our main focus now and everyone is looking to that later in the year.”
With Wales turning their attention to future competitions, Dasilva’s immediate priority lies at club level — where a place in the Premier League is within touching distance.
If Coventry can finish the job in the coming weeks, it would not only deliver a long-awaited return to the top tier, but also offer Dasilva a timely lift after international heartbreak.
