Article by Mihai Șovei – Published on Thursday, 12 February 2026, 09:53 / Updated on Thursday, 12 February 2026 09:53
Pep Guardiola (55 years old), his coach Manchester City he declares himself impressed by the Portuguese midfielder again Bernardo Silva (31 years old), after the victory against him Fulhamscore 3-0.
It is not the first time and it will certainly not be the last time that Pep Guardiola declares himself impressed by the player's qualities.
Guardiola praised Bernardo Silva
After Wednesday night's 3-0 win over Fulham, the Manchester City manager didn't even let the journalist finish his question about the Portuguese. Although he did not score a goal or provide a decisive assist, Bernardo Silva was the most praised player by the Spanish coach.
The journalist was preparing to say the question: “When pressing, it seems like you're asking Bernardo to do a lot of work, with so many other players…”,
Pep Guardiola interrupted: “Not. He is irreplaceable. When Bernardo can't play there, we have to change the system. He is irreplaceable. He will first press the goalkeeper, then run to build the play with Rodri. And sometimes he goes to the right at Anfield to cross or pass to win the match. This is Bernardo”, summed up the coach of Manchester City, according to abola.pt.
Bernardo Silva during the match against Fulham / Imago Images
Another Portuguese who received praise was Matheus Nunes (27 years old), whom the technician turned into a right back and who was at the origin of the 2-0 goal.
“I always said to Matheus: « you have incredible pace, why don't you go forward more often? Today, in the phase of the goal 2-0, he accelerated, gave an incredible diagonal pass, Haaland held the ball and then followed the pass to Semenyo, and O'Reilly made the difference, “” Guardiola added.
Matheus Nunes during the match against Fulham / Imago Images
Following this victory, Manchester City remains in 2nd place in the Premier League standings with 53 points, 3 less than Arsenal, but the “gunners” have a game in hand.
For the “citizens”, the duel with Salford, a team from the 4th league, in an FA Cup match follows. The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 14, at 17:00.
