In the recent Euro matches, several Man City stars have underperformed, sparking widespread attention and discussion among fans. In Portugal’s 2-1 narrow victory over Czech Republic, Bernardo Silva’s performance fell short of expectations. Following Foden and De Bruyne’s underwhelming debuts for their respective national teams, questions have been raised about the adaptability of Man City players at the international level.
Portugal, as a strong contender for the Euros title, did not have an easy time in their group stage opener. Although Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score himself, he still demonstrated his diverse threats on the pitch. In contrast, Silva’s performance left many supporters disappointed. The midfielder, who has shone at Man City since 2017, seems unable to replicate his club-level brilliance on the international stage.
Social media has seen fervent and direct reactions from fans. Some have pointed out: “Following Foden and De Bruyne, Silva also appears to have lost his shine after leaving Guardiola’s tactical system.” Another sharply stated: “Silva’s performance for his national team brings to mind Foden’s struggles for England, seemingly lacking the sharpness they have at their club.”
Some fans have expressed their dissatisfaction through comparisons: “Silva’s performance this time makes it feel like he’s lost his way in the national team, reminiscent of Iniesta’s twilight years in the Japanese league.”
This phenomenon is not isolated. Foden was almost invisible in England’s match against Serbia, while De Bruyne also looked dim in Belgium’s surprising loss to Slovakia.
The initial appearances of these Man City stars in the Euros have collectively revealed a problem: finding their way back to their best form after leaving Guardiola’s meticulously constructed system and performing at the expected level in the national team has become a challenge they urgently need to overcome.
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