Bernardo Silva was the captain of Manchester City in their 2-0 victory in the English League Cup final against Arsenal. After the final whistle, the Portuguese international analyzed the match and praised the team's collective performance, which knew how to attack the Gunners when they felt they were 'losing energy'. 'The first 15 minutes were difficult; they created great opportunities, and Trafford [the goalkeeper] was incredible. In the second half, we tried to press a bit more. We felt they lost a bit of energy and that we had to push even more. Nico O'Reilly is very good at getting into the box. We were lucky to score first, and when we are in the lead, we can find the spaces,' analyzed the captain of the Sky Blues. 'I try to help the team as much as possible. I know how the coach wants us to play, and I always try to give my best,' continued Bernardo Silva, who emphasized the difficulty of defeating Arsenal, which he described as 'a fantastic team.' 'With the players we had today, our job was to provide as much stability as possible to the team. We wanted to be stable, compact, and avoid making silly mistakes. Overall, it was a very good game,' he added. For some players, it was their first title with Manchester City, but for Bernardo Silva, it was his 18th. 'Winning the first trophy relieves a bit of pressure. It’s also a good feeling that we want to repeat,' said the experienced midfielder, who had the responsibility of captaining the Citizens and, in the end, had the privilege of lifting the trophy.
Bernardo Silva Manchester City remains central to this story.
Bernardo Silva Manchester City remains central to this story.
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