“I’ve Been Shouted at a Lot”- Bernardo Silva Reacts To Facing Pep Guardiola’s Fury at Manchester City

In the complex task of soccer management, the relationship between player and manager holds a unique frequency. A recent revelation from Manchester City star midfielder Bernardo Silva unveils the intriguing fiery dynamics between him and his manager at the club, Pep Guardiola. He provided a glimpse into the impact of facing the Catalan manager’s thunderous shouts, despite ‘playing by the rules‘.

One question often arises in the world of soccer: what does a player need—shouts, pats on the back, or perhaps nothing at all? The 29-year-old Manchester City midfielder holds a unique answer to this. Let’s delve deeper and uncover his comments on the subject.

Bernardo Silva admitted to not taking Pep Guardiola’s fury personally

In an exclusive interview with A Bola, Bernardo Silva shed some light on his rapport with the renowned manager. ‘I’ve been shouted a lot,’ the Portuguese confessed by teasing a story of resilience and growth. He stated that he isn’t the kind of player that needs to be yelled at, labeling himself hardworking. “I don’t mind being shouted at from time to time, although I’m not a player who needs to be shouted at a lot because I think I’m quite hard-working and play by the rules,” Silva claimed.

However, the 29-year-old midfielder acknowledges the value of those intense moments, by adding that he never took his manager’s aggression personally. “However, if I get yelled at, it doesn’t bother me. I’ve been shouted at a lot, both by Guardiola and Fernando Santos, as well as many of my other coaches, and I’ve never taken it personally,” Silva added.

The demanding leadership of Pep Guardiola and the unwavering dedication of Bernardo Silva have yielded remarkable results. The Portuguese star has blossomed under Pep’s tutelage, becoming a vital player in City’s machine. Since joining Manchester City in 2017 from Monaco, Silva has scored 61 goals and provided 63 assists in 329 appearances for the club. Silva’s statistics showcase his significant role in Manchester City’s collective success.

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Bernardo Silva matches Cristiano Ronaldo’s record

Amidst revelation about Guardiola’s coaching methods, Bernardo Silva’s on-field prowess continues to make headlines. The Portuguese international was instrumental in City’s last-night triumph against Everton. He not only scored a crucial goal but also provided an assist to Phil Foden. This assist marked his 37th in the Premier League, an achievement that aligns him with Premier League icon Cristiano Ronaldo.

As he matches strides with a legend like Ronaldo, the impact of Pep Guardiola’s shouts seems to be driving Silva to new heights. Guardiola’s men are surely positioning themselves as a formidable contender in the race for the PL title. All eyes will be on the Portuguese soccer veteran when Manchester City returns to action against Sheffield United on the weekend for their last game of the year.

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