Manchester City fans on Twitter have been responding to a photo that has emerged on social media of a recent training session of Bernardo Silva at the City Football Academy on Tuesday afternoon.
The defending champions visit St James’ Park for a 16:30 (UK) kick-off on Sunday 21 August, when we’ll be looking to maintain our 100% start to the 2022/23 season.
Pep Guardiola’s men cruised to a 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, and now turn their attentions towards this weekend’s clash in the North East.
Bernardo Silva, who is heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, was seen smiling in training session at the City Football Academy on Tuesday afternoon as preparations began for Sunday’s trip to Newcastle United.
He featured as a substitute in the 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday as rumours continue to swirl over whether he will will leave the club in the transfer window.
He is a firm fan favourite at the Etihad and received a rousing reception when he emerged from the bench against Bournemouth on Saturday. Fans sang his name for what seemed like an eternity.
Upon the final whistle Bernardo Silva applauded all four stands inside the Etihad, and was the last of City’s players to depart the pitch – He then handed his shirt over to a fan.
On Sunday writting on his Twitter account, Bernardo Silva thanked the City faithful for the reception shown to him when he came off the bench.
Whether it was linked to his future is unclear, but that Bernardo’s post riled up Man City supporters.
A recent report by Catalan radio outlet Esport3 claims Silva moved houses in Manchester last week before applauding fans around the Etihad Stadium for their support in his cameo against Bournemouth this weekend.
This image shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters, who were not shy in sharing their thoughts on seeing Bernardo Silva so happy in training.
That smile 😩
— Invisible Man (@SheikhManCity08) August 16, 2022
So, what did these City fans have to say in response to this latest training image?
“He’s smiling? How? Barcelona fans told us he’s a prisoner!.”
Credit: @PricelessJulian
“That’s the smile I want to see.”
Credit: @BernardoTouch
“Seems like he’s delighted with his new house in MCR.”
Credit: @NiceGrec
“Here to stay 💙.”
Credit: @eppajo_mcfc
“He’s staying bro, reports are he just finished his new house in manchester.”
Credit: @Yassin_Gamalooo
“I’m so glad we have him!.”
Credit: @maedhr0s
