Pep Guardiola lavished praise on Bernardo Silva after the Portuguese starred in Manchester City's derby triumph over United.
Silva assisted for Haaland's second goalat Old Trafford on Sunday and provided the assist for Erling Haaland and the club's second goal. After the match, City boss Pep Guardiola could not stop praising the Portuguese international as he spoke highly of the player's versatility and intelligence as well as his simple lifestyle off the pitch.
Speaking to reporters, Guardiola said, "He wears no earings or tattoos, a normal car… incredible player for us. Loves to play in Old Trafford, can’t remember a bad performance here from him. He can play as False 9, he’s so intelligent and everybody loves him. One of the best players I’ve seen in my life. He’s one of the best, for his intensity, clever and what a good guy he is."in the second half was his fifth overall against United, the most by any player since 2017.
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