Premier League 2019/20: Manchester City's ideal forward line for the upcoming campaign

RW: Bernardo Silva

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Bernardo Silva has established himself as one of the most important players in the current City side. The Portugal international stepped up in Kevin De Bruyne's absence for a major part of last season, registering 13 goals and assisted further 14. In spite of his prolific returns, Silva's work-rate and industry garnered most recognition, from supporters and Guardiola himself.

During De Bruyne's injury, Bernardo played in a midfield three, a much deeper position than his usual wide-forward role. The 24-year-old's most notable performance came against Liverpool, where he managed to cover a distance of 13.7 km - the most in a single game last season. Silva's fascinating concoction of attacking guile and industry made him one of the hardest players to play against.

A fit-again Kevin De Bruyne is set to regain his spot in a midfield-three, pushing Bernardo Silva to the right-wing spot. Leroy Sane's uncertain future coupled with the unavailability of Riyad Mahrez in the early stages almost confirms the Portuguese attacker's role next season, at least initially.