Get up to speed with the injury update of Manchester City as Bernardo Silva limps off the pitch during halftime and his return date
Manchester City thrashed Leed United by 7-0 as Guardiola’s side ran a rampage over Marcelo Bielsa’s men.
Manchester City Injury List Update: Bernardo Silva Return Date, News, Report, Status
However, Manchester City’s best player Bernardo Silva was subbed off early in the second half and City fans were terrified. After the match, Guardiola came out and praised his men for their exuberant display on the pitch. He also stated that Silva’s substitution was one of precaution and the Portuguese was perfectly healthy and likely to be in the playing 11 for the next fixture.
Meanwhile, another injured player in the is Ferran Torres who injured his foot on international duty and is a long-time absentee.
FULL TIME | Seventh heaven! 🙌
🔵 7-0 ⚪️ #ManCity pic.twitter.com/2DWb0ICXJC
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 14, 2021
City destroyed Leeds at home and were already up by 3 goals going into halftime. Therefore, it was the perfect opportunity for the Spaniard to rest some important players. Silva was subbed off before the second half, Rodri was benched at the hour mark, and Ruben Dias just 10 minutes after the Spaniard.
Guardiola’s side comfortably cruised towards victory with 6 different goalscorers who were in outstanding form. Meanwhile, City stretched their lead on the top of the table by 4 points. Liverpool are trying to keep up with the leaders and have a game in hand.
Bernardo Silva Career, Stats, Goals, Trophies, Salary
The Portuguese midfielder began his professional career at Benfica and quickly progressed through the youth ranks of the club. His work ethic and dedication to win the ball back earned him a loan move with Monaco in 2014. He stayed in Monaco for 3 years where he helped the team lift a Ligue 1 title in 2017. Meanwhile, he became a crucial player for the team guiding them to a Champions League semi-final.
His raw talent was extraordinary and his passion for the game is evident to everybody. Therefore, he was signed by Manchester City in 2017 for a transfer fee of around £43.5 million. Since joining the blue side of Manchester, he quickly became a crucial part of the team in a roughly contested midfield.
Meanwhile, he has won 3 Premier League titles, 1 FA Cup, 4 EFL Cups, and helped the team reach the final of the Champions League last year. Currently, he is the best player on the team and City needs him in every step of this long season.
Bernardo Silva: Career Stats And Goals
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Benfica B | 2013–14 | Segunda Liga | 38 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 38 | 7 | ||||
| Benfica | 2013–14 | Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| Monaco (loan) | 2014–15 | Ligue 1 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 21 | 3 | |
| Monaco | 2014–15 | Ligue 1 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 24 | 7 | |
| 2015–16 | Ligue 1 | 32 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | 44 | 7 | ||
| 2016–17 | Ligue 1 | 37 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 3 | — | 58 | 11 | ||
| Total | 101 | 24 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 3 | — | 147 | 28 | |||
| Manchester City | 2017–18 | Premier League | 35 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 1 | — | 53 | 9 | |
| 2018–19 | Premier League | 36 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 51 | 13 | |
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 34 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 8 | |
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 26 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | — | 45 | 5 | ||
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 7 | |
| Total | 145 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 42 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 221 | 42 | ||
| Career total | 285 | 59 | 24 | 7 | 25 | 2 | 72 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 409 | 77 |
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