Soccer-Guardiola hails Silva's performance in unfamiliar role against Chelsea


Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Manchester City - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 25, 2021 Manchester City's Bernardo Silva in action with Chelsea's Mateo Kovacic Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hailed Bernardo Silva's performance in their 1-0 Premier League win at Chelsea at the weekend, the Portugal international impressing in a deeper-lying central midfield role.

Silva, who usually operates as an attacking midfielder, featured in a deeper role with Rodri and played a vital part in City's victory at Stamford Bridge as they moved up to second.

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