The leadership of Bernardo Silva will be crucial to Manchester City’s chances this season | OneFootball

Bernardo Silva will be Manchester City’s captain for the 25/26 season. Pep Guardiola chose the Portuguese international to lead his team into a new era. As a player, no role is beneath Bernardo. He is willing to do whatever it takes for his team. In terms of work rate, few players work harder than the Manchester City midfielder. Couple these traits with Bernardo’s exceptional technical ability, and he is almost the ideal captain for Pep Guardiola’s new-look side.

The performances and leadership that Bernardo provides will be crucial to Manchester City’s chances during the 25/26 season. Speaking in a new interview, Bernardo has explained what he expects from his teammates next season. If his standards are met, Pep Guardiola’s side could charge back up the Premier League table next season.

Bernardo Silva expects his teammates not to take any shortcuts next season.

In an interview relayed by Simon Bajkowski for Manchester Evening News, Bernardo Silva has told his teammates not to cut any corners next season. The Manchester City captain expects his team to train and play at a high standard. He explained: “I think the biggest task, not just my task but of all the captains, is to create the right balance in the dressing room. I would say the right balance is good behaviour and respect in terms of arriving on time, in terms of performing well in training sessions, giving your best for the club. Don’t take any shortcuts, don’t try to cheat your job. But at the same time, balance this respect that we have for each other with competition, competing for your place, competing for your position.”

If the Manchester City squad follows Bernardo’s lead, they will again contend on all fronts.

The 24/25 season was a battle for Pep Guardiola’s side. Standards slipped as injuries, age and poor form conspired against them. Manchester City’s fall last season was bound to occur at some point. No team remains on top forever. But coming out of last season, there seems to be a determination in Pep Guardiola’s squad to return to the top of the Premier League and contend on all fronts. Leading that charge is Manchester City’s new captain, Bernardo Silva. The energetic midfielder has spelled out what he expects from his teammates. If they can follow his lead, they should bounce back hard from last season’s disappointment.

It is now on Bernardo Silva to set the standard for his team. There is little doubt that he will do just that. It is up to his teammates to follow that lead. All indications are throughout Manchester City’s elongated pre-season that they have done just that. The hard work behind the scenes is almost done. The first glimpse of Bernardo Silva’s leadership came as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux 4-nil on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season. Bernardo out in an energetic performance as he was all over the pitch before he was substituted in the second half.

There is an argument to be made that City missed Bernardo’s leadership against Tottenham during their 2-nil defeat on Saturday. Without his leadership and energy City did look aimless at times at home. Although it has to be said that Bernardo wasn’t at his best after replacing Rayan Cherki in the 53rd minute at the Etihad. But that particular match had taken shape before his introduction.

Bernardo Silva has shown what he will bring as a leader already this season.

Bernardo Silva has shown that he will lead by example. His game against Wolves illustrated this fact. One game doesn’t make a season, but his strong performance as a leader in a hostile environment showed that Bernardo is right man to be Manchester City’s captain. With Bernardo Silva leading from the front, Pep Guardiola’s squad could achieve anything next season. Smart betting tips can be found at the following link to give you a helpful guide on any bets you may fancy placing on Pep Guardiola’s side for the 25/26 season.

Bernardo Silva has laid out his expectations for his teammates entering a new season. If they are met it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Manchester City back in contention for honours on multiple fronts next season. Given that Bernardo Silva is now City’s captain it won’t be a lack of effort that stifles Pep Guardiola’s side.