Bernardo Silva was outstanding at Anfield as Manchester City secured a 2:1 win against Liverpool, with the Portuguese midfielder scoring and earning Player of the Match honors despite City’s recent new signings such as Antoine Semenyo.
Silva remains Pep Guardiola’s most important and trusted player. Softfootball gathered, Since joining Manchester City, he has been used all over the pitch, adapting seamlessly to different roles whenever the manager calls. His intelligence, work rate and tactical discipline continue to set him apart.
In recent weeks, Silva has taken on a dual role. In possession, he drops deeper alongside Rodri to help City control games. Out of possession, he operates at the tip of the diamond, orchestrating City’s aggressive press. Guardiola’s side has been one of the top running teams this season, with five City players ranking among the league’s highest for distance covered per 90 minutes.
According to GenuisIQ data for the 2025–2026 Premier League season (minimum 800 minutes played, as of Tuesday, 10th February 2026), the players with the most distance covered per 90 minutes are:
- Phil Foden – 8.88km
- Florentino – 8.86km
- Bernardo Silva – 8.68km
- Rodri – 8.64km
- Tijjani Reijnders – 8.56km
- Nico González – 8.48km
- Sean Longstaff – 8.47km
Silva is also one of Manchester City’s most aggressive pressers. GenuisIQ pressing data for the EPL 2025–26 season, as of Tuesday, 10th February 2026, shows:
- Phil Foden – 8.04km
- Bernardo Silva – 8.00km
- Erling Haaland – 7.90km
- Tijjani Reijnders – 5.08km
- Jérémy Doku – 4.31km
- Nico O’Reilly – 4.23km
- Rayan Cherki – 4.03km
With an 8km pressing figure, Silva ranks second among City players and 14th overall in the league. Notably, he is also the oldest player among those covering the most distance, highlighting his durability and elite conditioning.
As the title race intensifies, Bernardo Silva’s influence, energy and tactical importance could once again be decisive for Guardiola’s Manchester City as the season heads toward its conclusion.
