Bernardo Silva calls fixture planners to account after City draw with Arsenal
Bernardo Silva has criticized the fixture schedule after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Arsenal.
However, he said the calendar showed a lack of respect and common sense.
City were at a physical disadvantage for a big game.
After playing in the Champions League on Thursday, they faced Arsenal on Sunday.
They beat Napoli 2-0 at home the night before.
Yet Silva warned the clash was not fair or right.
This comes as Arsenal and City brace for further tests.
From the Arsenal perspective, the issue is not only fatigue but how they press.
City depend on patient build up and full back play, which fatigue can blunt.
Arsenal press high and test City’s ball retention while contesting control in midfield.
TLDR
- Bernardo Silva criticizes schedule after the 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
- The clash followed City’s Thursday win over Napoli in the Champions League.
- Arsenal will fancy pressing and transition play when City recover their sharpness.
Bernardo Silva
Manchester City