In this video
- Asked how Bernardo Silva reached that level, Guardiola called him a street player: intuitive, doing in every action what the game dictates.
- City were impressed with him when they played Monaco, but not to this level. Guardiola said Bernardo has been defined by how he behaves in bad moments, and has an incredible nature to recover.
- Asked about two former players returning with the opponents, Guardiola said they made a huge contribution. His gratitude to both is eternal, and he is happy to see them back.
- Asked whether his striker's lack of open-play goals is down to him or the team, Guardiola said never underestimate goalscorers. He will score for the rest of his life, that's for sure.
- Asked whether he went too far about a referee making his Premier League debut, Guardiola said referees defend each other, which he understands. But he defends his club and his players.
- As a player and a manager, Guardiola has never faced a Turkish team away and would love to go to Istanbul. He has heard the atmosphere there is unbelievable.
- His advice to the players after Arsenal's result is to focus on what they have to do. Being happy just because contenders lose will not be good, Guardiola said; they can do better.
“They should do it… I would do it because we know each other quite well.”
Is Bernardo Silva the Most Underrated Genius in World Football? | Pep Guardiola on Bernardo Silva
In a powerful and wide-ranging press conference, Pep Guardiola speaks ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Galatasaray. The City boss discusses everything from Bernardo Silva’s genius and Erling Haaland’s form to managing pressure in a tight Premier League race.
Pep reflects on Ilkay Gündogan and Leroy Sané’s legacy at City, tackles criticism of his comments on referees, and emphasizes his commitment to defending his club and players. He also reveals the difference between modern tactical management and man-management and why he believes in focusing only on performance, not distractions.
