itisrising
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However, when Silva played on the left, many were often critical for him not covering our left flank enough.
Silva is a worker and he won't shirk a tackle in most cases but everyone can see how improved we are with Sterling out there. Many a full back will be hesitant to push on alongside their winger with Sterling there, one because he can outpace most in the premier league going back and two because they are scared he will break right back out them if we win the ball.
I would leave Silva in the middle, he is finally given a run of games in his best position and he is coming into the prime of his career. De Bruyne will be on the right on paper but we all know how interchangeable that front 4 is.
No issues for me.
Silva started most of our games last season on the right and had his best season. We'll see the best of Silva regardless of where he plays. At this stage, we don't know how effective KDB is on the right compared to the centre so I wouldn't want to take the chance.