Bernardo Silva, the Portuguese footballer, playfully remarked that his compatriot Jota Silva bears a striking resemblance to Manchester City star Jack Grealish.
Silva even took a selfie with Jota to share with Grealish, his club teammate.
The two players are currently in camp preparing for Portugal’s upcoming friendlies against Sweden and Slovenia.
Friendly Banter During Press Conference
During a press conference discussing the upcoming matches, the topic of resemblance between Jota and Grealish arose.
Bernardo Silva jokingly suggested sending Grealish a selfie to highlight the supposed similarities.
A phone was provided, and the duo shared a smile before taking the picture.
Jota’s First Senior Call-Up
Jota Silva, who plays for Vitoria de Guimaraes, received his maiden call-up to Roberto Martinez’s senior squad this week alongside another newcomer, Francisco Conceicao.
Bernardo Silva’s Prank Proposal
In a light-hearted moment, Bernardo proposed pranking Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola by bringing Jota to Manchester to trick him.
He noted the similarities between Jota and Grealish and suggested sending Grealish the photo after the press conference.
Bernardo Silva’s Career Reflection
Interestingly, amidst the banter, Bernardo Silva expressed his desire to eventually finish his career away from Manchester City.
He mentioned the possibility of returning to Benfica, his former club, in the future, although the timing remains uncertain.
Grealish’s Injury Struggles
Meanwhile, Jack Grealish has been dealing with a groin injury recently, which initially occurred during a Champions League match against FC Copenhagen.
Although he returned briefly for the Manchester derby, he aggravated the injury and has since been sidelined for several games.
This light-hearted exchange between Bernardo Silva and Jota Silva adds a humorous touch to the football news, highlighting the camaraderie among players both on and off the field.
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