20 | Bernardo Silva - 2025/26

[ChicagoBlue]

He is the guy who keeps us ticking over, be it as a right wing outlet to stabilize us on the ball, coming back to pick it up from the CBs and start building or filling in the spaces in and around midfield.

I understand that everyone sees what they want from each player but it’s undeniable that Bernardo has been one of our best, most consistent performers this season…whether some fans can see it or not.

That said, the flop was embarrassing and he got lucky. He’s also lucky he’s the Captain otherwise his impetuousness with officials would get him more yellows than he already has. Between him and Gigi, they have 8 and are both about ready for a ban!

 

[WallyA]

He didn't look that great... but that is mostly on Pep imo.

Because Foden was the RCM, Bernie was forced as the RW, albeit with license to drift centrally, but he looked like a winger most of the time.

But by now, Pep surely must know this is just a waste of Bernie, he can't do it, just let him be in the middle.

It was likely to accommodate Foden, but if Foden is already taking Bernies spot, then play Bobb as the inverted RW for example.