Bernardo Silva Calls for Improvement After Man City’s Frustrating Draw at Crystal Palace
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva did not hold back in his assessment of the team’s recent performances, describing the past month and a half as “not good enough.”
City battled back twice to earn a point in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, avoiding what would have been their fifth Premier League defeat of the season. Despite salvaging a draw, Silva admitted the result left the players frustrated after managing just one win in their last nine matches across all competitions.
“We’re Not Happy” – Silva Speaks Out
Acknowledging the team’s injury struggles, Bernardo Silva insisted it’s no excuse for their current form:
“With Man City, it’s always two points lost. One point is better than zero, but we’re not happy at the moment. We know our situation with injuries. Coming to Crystal Palace is never easy, but we have to do better.”
Reflecting on the club’s high standards, Silva added:
“When I finish a game and I get a point, I’m not happy. It’s not the way we built this team; it’s not our standard. We know how tough it is to come here even when we have all our squad and we’re in top form.”
Areas to Improve
Silva pointed to specific areas where City must improve, particularly in defense and reacting to key moments:
“We have to react better to the second balls. We have to give them fewer opportunities on set-pieces. We created a few chances, and that wasn’t our problem because we scored two, but we need to do more defensively.”
Looking Ahead
While City are still within reach of their rivals, Silva emphasized the urgency of recovering their injured players and refocusing on short-term goals:
“We’d like to be in a different position, but if we recover our players quickly, we can always turn it around. Right now, our concern is different. If we’re fourth or fifth, we have to focus on winning the next game.”
Ending on a candid note, Silva summed up the team’s recent struggles:
“The last month and a half have not been good enough.”
City fans will be hoping the team can regroup and bounce back in their upcoming fixtures, as they aim to revive their Premier League title challenge.
