#20 | Bernardo Silva - 2020/21 Performances

[domalino]

I love him as a personality, but I really don't think he offers anything like enough right now.

He does put a massive shift in, and knits possession together when we have the ball, but a top quality box to box midfielder could do that while also offering a lot more at both ends of the pitch - and maybe bring some height, pace and physicality.

I think he is at a crossroads in his career. Is he an 8 or a right winger?

Hes obviously the person who will be benched when the new striker comes in, so how is he going to get back in the side? Ahead of KdB and Gundo? Or ahead of Mahrez/Sterling/Torres/Jesus/Foden as a winger?

 

[domalino]

I love his energy, his commitment, his selflessness. But how can you play in midfield for this City team and only touch the ball 27 times in 63 minutes?

Christ I didnt know it was that bad.

 

[cityboy1]

I like him as a person, but he's just a 7/10 player in every aspect. He's not great at shooting, or passing, or dribbling(at least a meaningful dribbling going forward), defending. Like really, what does he do exceptionally well? A great role player, but I think he shouldn't be a starter.

He's good at at least two of those things you mentioned, he just doesn't get to showcase it any more. We've seen him be almost the complete midfielder two years ago. It looks like peps solution to getting him back in form this season with kev on the pitch was to use his insane work rate.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I think if we bring grealish in he would be most at risk. System change in particular

 

[Gabriel]

Guardiola had him playing in a rigid system with Mahrez to tie down Chelsea’s left. It kept Chilwell far back but it also meant he was far less influential. We rarely saw him doing the front running, which often sees the team press higher and faster. Playing a rigid system also meant there was far less movement across the front.

 

[Ashleymcduff]

Would get rid for grealish in a heart beat

 

[moomba]

Wow. This thread.

 

[cityboy1]

Would get rid for grealish in a heart beat

I'm not sure he's one of our few players who's very good at pressing along with jesus and foden. I wouldn't want jesus gone either despite thinking he doesn't do enough as a forward their ability to press is too valuable imo.

 

[cityboy1]

Wow. This thread.

its very harsh but i do get it hes probably the most expendable out of the midfielders atm but i think hes done a very good job in this work horse role pep has had him in.

 

[CmonCity92]

Wow. This thread.

It seems harsh, I know, but it's true for the most part. Bernardo is not the player he once was for whatever reason..