“I think he is better than David Silva, look at the way he handles the ball with confidence- Joleon Lescott say £43Million Man is star is the Best player in Man City
Former Manchester City player Joleon Lescott drew parallels between Bernardo Silva and the legendary David Silva following a stunning performance in City’s 6-1 victory over Bournemouth, a win that propelled them to the top of the Premier League.
During the match, Jeremy Doku, a promising Belgian talent, played a central role by providing four assists and scoring a goal for the home team. Bournemouth managed to hold off City for the first half-hour, but Doku eventually broke the deadlock with a brilliant one-two with Rodri. Doku went on to assist Bernardo, who added City’s third goal, and then he himself scored a goal by firing a shot past Manuel Akanji, securing a 3-0 lead at halftime.
Doku was also instrumental in assisting Phil Foden for the fourth goal and providing another assist for City’s fifth. Pep Guardiola likened Bernardo’s performance to something reminiscent of Lionel Messi, highlighting it as the standout moment of the game.
Joleon Lescott, former City defender, was particularly impressed by Bernardo’s second goal, which he described as Messi-esque, featuring a subtle feint to elude the last defender before a delicate chip. Lescott commended Bernardo’s overall performance, emphasizing his composure and the ability to dictate the pace of the game, a trait he shared with the legendary David Silva, who is often celebrated as one of City’s all-time greats.
City fans are increasingly comparing Bernardo Silva to David Silva due to Bernardo’s exceptional technical skills and consistent high-level performances.
While it might be premature to suggest that Bernardo has surpassed David Silva in terms of overall ability, there’s no denying his exceptional quality. This raises questions about Bernardo’s future at Manchester City, especially with ongoing speculation about a possible departure.
