After the disbandment of Pailan Arrows, D'Silva took a break from football to focus on his education and finish his exams. After completing graduation, former India national under-19 football team head coach, Colm Toal, recommended D'Silva to complete his rehab at the AIFF Academy in Goa. D'Silva said "The rehab went perfectly. I will remain indebted for life to the physiotherapists who helped me there. AIFF took care of all my expenses and Colm has also always been a pillar of support".
