Bernardo Silva admitted that he is going through a good moment both personally and professionally. Having recently become a father, the Manchester City midfielder has been selected as one of the last 30 nominees for the Ballon d’Or. At tomorrow’s Slovakia-Portugal pre-conference, the Portugal international said the difference was mainly due to collective success, and commented on the development of the Saudi League as well as the moment in the form of the Portuguese players who play there.
Does the role of a father bring a special mood? What do you think of Slovakia?
“A very happy moment on a personal level. It’s been a busy one, between having a baby in Portugal and going to Manchester, it’s not easy, but it’s a very happy moment. We are in for a very difficult game against a direct opponent, who also has the desire to qualify. Having won, we are very close to our goal, even if there are still a few games left. We guarantee a relatively comfortable advantage, so if possible we will qualify first.”
Nominated for 30 Ballon d’Or finalists
“This is a good award, but it is not the most important thing, because the reason for this is the success in the club and the national team. Everything that happens after the collective titles is great, but in the end it turns out to be less important. It’s more of a motivation.” do your job well now that the new season is starting.”
Are you at the best moment of your career when you are getting the recognition you deserve?
“I feel like I’m in a very good moment, that over the years I’ve gained the experience needed for big games. I feel good physically and also have a very good level of experience to match these stages. maintain this level for as long as possible. Perhaps this is the most difficult. It’s harder than going up there.”
How did Cancelu, Felix and Paligna feel?
“I saw everyone very well, the atmosphere in which we live here is very familiar. I also had moments when I could leave or not. It’s difficult, but it’s football and we’re used to it. I can guarantee that the players you mentioned are very focused on helping Portugal win.”
Martinez talked about the Saudi league and how players will come from there. How did you see them?
“I felt good towards them. People have a habit of always refereeing championships because they think that ours is always better than others. According to those who went there, I see that this is a league that continues to grow. This is wrong. at the European level, but has the right to want to grow. I see players happy with the step they have taken and with a high level to continue to help the Selection. What will happen next is too early to say. It is not yet known what exactly it will work, but I see that the players who went there are motivated by this decision.”
About Slovakia. Could this create problems?
“A direct competitor who has started qualifying very well and has ambition. We expect a tough game against an organized team, with players from the best leagues. Needs no introduction. We studied Slovakia, noticing strengths and weaknesses. I know some of them quite well, like Skrinjar and Lobotka, who I admire a lot, I follow Napoli a lot and I loved seeing them. They usually play in 4x3x3 format and we study them the best we can. They have ambition and they deserve all the credit because they got 10 points in the first four games.”
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