THE BALL – «Bernardo is Bernardo. Two years ago he was a candidate for the Golden Ball» (Selecção)

Fernando Santos announced, this Thursday, the list of squad for the next meetings of the National Team, having called 26 players, with emphasis on the return of Renato Sanches and João Félix.

The coach was asked about the good form of Bernardo Silva – chosen by City fans for the second consecutive month as player of the month at the club.

«If this is the best Bernardo? The best one appeared there when he was 18 or 20 years old – extra talent was already recognized. Bernardo is Bernardo, two years ago we all thought he should have won the Ballon d’Or, or at least he was a very strong candidate. It is one that all coaches like to have in all aspects of the game. When he is at the best physical levels, he has quality and talent that is not debatable.”

Portugal will match forces with the Republic of Ireland, in Dublin, on the 11th of November, and then host Serbia on the 14th, at the Estádio da Luz, in the last two games of group A qualifying for the World Cup-2022.

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