Ahead of the second round of the Premier League, the famous portal Target he decided to pick the one he thought was the best 11 of the season so far. Among the options are three Portuguese, all of them from Manchester City.
We are talking about defenders Ruben Diaz and João Canselo and attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva, who played a key role in an excellent season for Pep Guardiola’s side. Here is the rationale for the choice:
Reuben Diaz: “Last season’s top Premier League player kicked off the new season at a similar pace and flawless play, which largely contributed to Manchester City’s nine goals. He started in 16 of 18 league games and avoided Guardiola’s rotation at center-back. The statistics are not impressive, but they are just a reflection of the team’s possession. “
Joao Canselo: “It’s impossible to resist this season. In the absence of Kevin De Bruyne, the defender became a creative midfielder in midfield, being able to move freely around the field, distributing passes. None of the Premier League players have made more assists (1407) and have already made five assists. “
Bernardo Silva: “Seven goals in half a season is already the best result since he was at Manchester City. He is the best player in the Premier League without the name of Mohamed Salah. He is in a good mood and he is the one who unites the team, acting as the new Iniesta for Guardiola. “
Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal), Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool, Antonio Rudiger (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Conor Gallagher (Crystal Palace), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), Rafinha (Leeds) and Emmanuel Dennis (Watford) make up the rest of the team.
