The energy that one Manchester City midfielder provides has been crucial to City’s start to the season

Manchester City have made an impressive start to the new Premier League season. Three wins from their opening three games have set Pep Guardiola’s side up well for what lies ahead. There have been a host of quality performers for City so far this season. But the energy that Bernardo Silva provides has been a crucial component of Manchester City’s strong start to the season.

During Manchester City’s 3-1 win over West Ham Bernardo Silva was once again at his best. Everyone knows the immense technical ability the Portuguese international possesses. It is a standout attribute of his play. But on top of this, the energy he provides City’s engine room is a vital ingredient to the world champions. At the London Stadium, it was on full display throughout City’s win.

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So often it is Bernardo Silva who triggers the press of Manchester City. He is one player whose work sets the tone for his teammates. They so often follow his lead. Against West Ham, it was the pressing of Bernardo Silva that directly set up Erling Haaland’s opening goal. He forced an error from Lucas Paqueta and the rest was history. His sublime assist for Haaland to fire home set Manchester City on their way. It was a brilliant piece of play from Bernardo and one that perfectly encapsulates what he adds to Pep Guardiola’s lineup.

The energy Bernardo Silva brings has been crucial to City’s strong start to the season. Without Rodri it was going to require a team effort to cover the absence of City’s midfield general. Bernardo has been a key piece to City successfully navigating the absence of their most important player. The play of him, Mateo Kovacic and Rico Lewis has given Manchester City a strong base in midfield. But it’s often Bernardo who provides the energy and inspiration for his teammates to follow. That has stood out across City’s first three games of the Premier League season.

Bernardo Silva has made a strong start to the new season. How workrate and energy is a vital component of Pep Guardiola’s side’s play. It always has been. In the absence of Rodri it has stoodout. That is a credit to Bernardo as a player and an attribute of the Portuguese international that is often overlooked due to quality he provides in other areas of his play.