The summer of 2010 saw Manchester City bring in a potentially world-class player in David Silva. The then 24-year old midfielder was starring for Valencia and had the potential to rule the midfield in any league. City went on to snap up the rising star and seven years down the line he is perhaps the most influential buy by the club since the takeover alongside Sergio Aguero. City has won the league title twice since and several other domestic trophies and Silva has played a pivotal role in every team that has taken the pitch at the Etihad.
Now, even at the age of 31, Silva’s influence on the team is far from diminishing and he continues to orchestrate that midfield with great finesse and guile. Together with Kevin De Bruyne, Silva has created goals galore for City’s forward line. A return of 52 goals in 17 matches will give some idea about the kind of attacking football that has been on display at City this season.
He has excelled under all managers and continued to perform regardless of the team’s form. On the rare days where Silva has fallen short, City have in fact looked out of ideas, such is their dependence on the magical Spaniard to create chances.
It is now being considered that Silva’s best is yet to come as he is finally playing under a manager who can exploit Silva’s potential to the maximum. 31, although slightly high, is not the worst age for a midfielder whose game revolves around passing and deft touch football. Moreover, at Pep’s City, they focus on holding the ball for long periods, a playing style that suits Silva’s game ideally.
Silva has a contract at the Etihad until 2019 and despite talks, there has been no extension on his contract yet. It is now being reported that Liverpool are preparing a bid to bring in City’s magical midfielder. Klopp wants to take advantage of the contract stall situation at the Etihad and bring in the Spaniard to Anfield. It is reported Klopp sees the Spaniard as an ideal replacement to Adam Lallana who is yet to feature this season due to injury.
Moreover, with Emre Can’s contract expiring next year and the German yet to sign an extension with the club, Klopp will need reinforcements in the central midfield if he wishes to continue playing his kind of fluid, attacking football.
Silva would be a perfect foil in Klopp’s team as he would add some much-needed experience to the exuberant team and help gain them some much-needed balance to see off matches from winning positions.
But it is unlikely that Pep will allow his star midfield man to leave, that too for a direct title rival.
