City coach Pep Guardiola raves about Bernardo Silva: “The best in the league”

In the win against Aston Villa, Bernardo Silva convinced not only because of his goal. City coach Pep Guardiola then ennobled the midfielder.

Pep Guardiola (50), head coach of Manchester City, raved about midfielder Bernardo Silva (27) after the 2-1 win at Aston Villa.

When asked whether Silva was one of the best players in the Premier League, Guardiola replied at the subsequent press conference: “The best.” The Spaniard then confirmed his statement with a nod.

“When we got 98 points [Saison 2018/19, Anm. d. Red.] he was also the best, “added Guardiola. Silva has” the special ability to do what he wants with the ball. If you saw him two or three years ago, he’s the same player as he is today. “

Silva scored in the 43rd minute of the win against Villa after submission by Gabriel Jesus with a volley worth seeing in the penalty area to make it 2-0.

Guardiola was also impressed by the hit. “The goal was really good, both the pass and the finish,” he said: “Silva is a player on a different level in every way.”

Silva moved in the summer of 2017 for 50 million euros from Monaco to the Skyblues, where his contract is dated until 2025. In the current season, the Portuguese has made 19 appearances across all competitions (five goals, two assists). Last summer, Silva was linked several times with a move to FC Barcelona.