Bernardo Silva
MCIPortugal
Left
Aug 10, 1994
31
5'8"
143 lb
CM
RW
Box-to-Box
Man CitySent off in UCL
Silva received a red card in the 20th minute of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Real Madrid.
Analysis: Silva created a scoring chance during his short time on the pitch, but he ultimately got sent off for committing a penalty kick. This won't force the midfielder to miss any games until the 2026/27 campaign, as his action crushed his team's hopes of advancing in the European competition. He'll look to get back on track in domestic play, where he scored his second goal of the season in his last appearance.
Score club's lone goal
Silva scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.
Analysis: Silva would step up for the club's lone goal of the match Saturday, finding the back of the net in the 31st minute. This is only his second goal of the season, a tally that has continued to decrease the past few seasons, with his last coming Feb. 8. He is up to six goal contributions this campaign, two less than last year with a few games o play.
Scores in comeback victory
Silva scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.
Analysis: Silva scored a crucial goal Sunday, a strike in the 84th minute assisted by Erling Haaland which tied the match at 1-1. It marked his fifth goal contribution of the season, three of which have come in his last three appearances. He's come alive as of late after a slow start to the season, and he'll need to continue to play well in order for his side to have a chance to chase down Arsenal for the Premier League crown.
Starts against Liverpool
Silva (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Liverpool.
Analysis: Silva is back in the team Sunday as he takes the field immediately in the starting XI for a massive match against the Reds. This gives the club their captain heading into the outing, starting in each of their last three games and bagging two assists in the process. He will be poised at holding a solid work rate up and down the field, still in search of his first league goal this season.
Late test for Liverpool
Silva (hamstring) will be a late fitness call for Sunday's clash against Liverpool, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "[Bernardo] I don't know yet, tomorrow training."
Analysis: Silva will be evaluated after Saturday's final training session to determine whether he can be cleared for Sunday's clash against Liverpool. The Portuguese midfielder has been managing a minor hamstring issue and will push to be available against the Reds as he usually does. That said, if Silva is forced to sit out or is eased back onto the bench for the match, Phil Foden and Tijjani Reijnders are expected to pick up additional minutes in the middle of the pitch.
Big doubt against Liverpool
Silva (hamstring) is a big doubt for Sunday's clash against Liverpool, coach Pep Guardiola said in a press conference, according to BeanymanSports. "Yesterday he said to me 'I feel quite good. I want to try'. But I don't know. It's in a position less dangerous than the hamstring, another type of muscle in the hamstring position. But we'll see in the next days. 'Could be OK' is not the words. He's an incredible doubt. He will try, I think so, knowing him, he will try. But right now, I don't know."
Analysis: Silva is dealing with a muscle issue in his hamstring area that is considered less severe than a true hamstring injury, but he remains a major question mark for Sunday's clash against Liverpool. The Portuguese midfielder is feeling good and is expected to push hard to be available, having missed only nine matches due to injury over the last nine years, as he is known for playing through pain and doing everything possible to stay on the pitch. Silva is likely to be a game-time decision against the Reds, and if he is forced to sit out to fully recover, Phil Foden and Tijjani Reijnders are expected to see increased minutes in midfield until he returns.
Sidelined with injury Wednesday
Silva is not playing in the midweek EFL Cup meeting with Newcastle due to an injury, Alex James of Manchester Evening News reports.
Analysis: Silva apparently ended last Sunday's game versus Tottenham with an undisclosed issue, which forced him to miss the cup match. Tijjani Reijnders and Phil Foden have been selected in midfield roles Wednesday and could continue to benefit in the event of a longer absence for the captain. Silva has assisted in two of his last three appearances and would be a regular starter at full health, but he's now questionable for the upcoming visit to Liverpool.
Assists versus Spurs
Silva assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
Analysis: Silva recorded another assist Sunday, this time on Antoine Semenyo's strike in the 44th minute. It marked his fourth assist of the season, two of which have come in his last two matches. He contributed on the defensive end too, recording one tackle, one interception and one clearance before subbing off the pitch in the 88th minute for Phil Foden.
Provides one assist
Silva assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Wolverhampton.
Analysis: Silva recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-0 win against Wolverhampton, playing a perfectly weighted pass to Antoine Semenyo at the edge of the box in the first half, while also adding two key passes, two tackles and one interception. The Portuguese midfielder continues to see regular minutes, helping link the midfield and attack with his passing, though end product has been limited, as he has yet to score and has totaled three assists across 23 Premier League appearances this season.
Suspension served
Silva is available going forward after serving his Champions League ban in Tuesday's loss to Glimt.
Analysis: Silva could be back in the starting lineup for future fixtures after being a regular midfield contributor throughout the season. His return could lead to less playing time for both Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders in upcoming action. With consistent minutes, the Portuguese should remain a source of passes and occasional crosses, though he hasn't been involved in the score sheet since Nov. 9.
Suspended in UCL
Silva will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of three yellow cards in the Champions League.
Analysis: Silva accumulated three yellow cards in the Champions League and will be suspended for the clash against Glimt on Tuesday. His absence will force a change in the starting XI for Manchester City since he has been an undisputed starter and leader for the club, with Rayan Cherki expected to play a greater role in the attacking midfield while he is out.
Blunders massive chance
Silva registered two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.
Analysis: Silva would be on the receiving end of an errant Brighton pass and mistake that would see himself on goal with only the keeper to beat, but would blunder the chance after trying to power it into the back of the net. This continues a rough streak for the midfielder, as he has not earned a goal contribution since Nov. 9 and has yet to bag a goal this season. He still remains a regular starter in the team, one of the few veteran presences on the pitch.
Continues quiet campaign
Silva registered one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Wednesday's 2-1 victory against Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.
Analysis: Silva would earn another start against Real Madrid on Wednesday but failed to do much than be a link between passes, recording one cross, a clearance and three interceptions. He remains a regular starter for the club but is far from the production he has seen in years past, with only one goal and two assists between UCL and league play this campaign.
Assist Sunday
Silva assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.
Analysis: Silva added another assist in league play this season Sunday, with the midfielder finding Nico in injury time of the first half for the second goal of the contest. This is his second assist of the season, accounting for all of his goal contributions this campaign.
Scores via header
Silva scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 2-0 victory against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 22nd minute.
Analysis: Silva would soar in the air for the second goal of the contest, meeting a Savinho cross in the air for a headed goal. This is now only his first goal in UCL play but his first goal of the season, taking 11 appearances to reach this mark. That said, it is also his first UCL goal contribution of the season, now with one goal and an assist between UCL and league play.
Rough start to campaign
Silva has started in four of his seven appearances this campaign with one assist on seven chances created to go along with one shot and 12 crosses.
Analysis: Silva has been put into more of a rotational role to begin this season, as the attacker has only started in four of his seven appearances in league play. That said, he has served between the middle and right side of the midfield, but to little success, with one assist his only goal contribution all campaign. He has served off the bench in two of his past three appearances, seeing less and less time as Rodri returns from injury and Phil Foden finds his form again.
Bags assist
Silva assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Manchester United.
Analysis: Silva played on the right flank Sunday for the first time this season, not as involved as usual but still recording a cross, one shot and a few chances created. This would lead him to an assist, finding Erling Haaland in the 68th minute off a counterattack. He now has his first goal contribution of the season, coming in his fourth appearance (third start).
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