The Tense Moment Between Bernardo Silva and a Journalist
Silva’s response was both swift and aggressive
‘What Players? Give Me Names!’
The question that angered Silva was related to the increasing age of key players in Manchester City’s midfield, such as Kevin De Bruyne (33), Ilkay Gundogan (34), and Mateo Kovacic (30).
The journalist asked if Silva thought the squad had become too old.
In an unexpected outburst, Silva retorted:
“Tell me, which players? Give me names! Kovacic and I are 30 years old, not 36. If we have a bad six months, does that mean we’re suddenly not good enough?”
Silva went on to defend his team’s recent successes:
“In the last eight seasons, we’ve won the Premier League six times. Now, after a rough patch, we’re too old? Those who say that don’t understand football, they’ve probably never played it, and certainly don’t know what it takes to succeed in this sport.”
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 2, 2025
Manchester City’s Struggles in the League
Despite Silva’s defiant comments, Manchester City is currently enduring one of its toughest seasons since Pep Guardiola took over in 2016.
The team finds itself in fifth place in the Premier League, outside of the Champions League spots, something that has raised concerns about the club’s future.
However, City’s track record in the last decade remains impressive.
Guardiola’s side has dominated English football, with six Premier League titles in the last eight seasons.
Yet, this season has seen unexpected setbacks, including key injuries and inconsistent performances.
Can City Recover and Keep Competing at the Top?
City’s current struggles have led many to question whether the squad has the strength to compete for the biggest titles in Europe once again.
While Silva and his teammates remain determined, Manchester City will need to address their weaknesses if they are to reclaim their spot at the top of English and European football.
With a crucial match against Leicester looming and a semi-final tie against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, City’s resolve will be tested in the coming weeks.
Silva’s fiery response to the ageing question shows just how much he believes in his team’s ability to bounce back from adversity.
