Former Portugal striker Nuno Gomes believes Pep Guardiola has lifted Bernardo Silva to another level during their time together at Manchester City.
Silva has become one of City’s standout stars since his arrival from Monaco in the summer of 2017 for £46million.
The midfielder’s performances were so impressive that he was voted City's player of the year in 2018/19, a season where his side claimed the Premier League title after edging out Liverpool on the final day.
And Gomes believes Silva has become a more complete player under Guardiola at the Etihad.
"Bernardo is, for me at the moment, one of the best players that we have in Portugal," he told Stats Perform News.
"With Pep he's improved a lot. I believe that Guardiola has said a lot of times that he is a massive fan of Bernardo Silva, and I believe Bernardo Silva, knowing that he has the trust and the confidence of the coach, he goes onto the field and he plays naturally, because he has a talent that is natural."
Gomes also praised Bernardo for improving a side of his game that his is not known for - defending.
He said: "He has improved also in terms of defending, the way that he pushes the opponent, [as well as] the way he can compromise [opposition] defensive situations, because with the ball he is one of the best.
"I believe with Pep Guardiola, he has already improved a lot in his style of play, and I’m a big fan of Bernardo Silva."
