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Manchester City: International Break Round Up

By Taras Tataryn

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 10: Gabriel Jesus (L) and Fernandinho of Brazil celebrate their thirth goal during the match between Brazil and Chile for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier at Allianz Parque Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 10: Gabriel Jesus (L) and Fernandinho of Brazil celebrate their thirth goal during the match between Brazil and Chile for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifier at Allianz Parque Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images) /
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Portugal: Bernardo Silva

LISBON, PORTUGAL – OCTOBER 10: Bernardo Silva of Portugal competes for the ball with Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Portugal and Switzerland at the Luz Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Lisbon, Lisboa. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
LISBON, PORTUGAL – OCTOBER 10: Bernardo Silva of Portugal competes for the ball with Ricardo Rodriguez of Switzerland during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Portugal and Switzerland at the Luz Stadium on October 10, 2017 in Lisbon, Lisboa. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images) /

Portugal headed into the international break not necessarily needing to win, but would have been in a tough spot if they were to not win both games — they would have had to partake in a playoff match.

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From what I’ve seen Bernardo Silva started up top in a 4-4-2 against their 2-0 win in Andorra. However, he was free to roam the pitch and had a hand in all of Portugal’s chances.

Here’s a link to highlights of his performance. (against Switzerland)

Against Switzerland, Silva put in a man of the match of the performance with a great display, this time looking like he played on the wing/outside mid position. Silva confirmed their qualification with a great ball to Andre Silva for their second goal and giving them the chance to top the group. Looks like Silva is becoming a crucial part of Portugal’s first team and expect him to get more minutes at City as well.

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