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Pep Lijnders revealed that Bernardo Silva will depart Manchester City this summer, urging the club to give the veteran a proper send‑off as his contract runs out in June.The Portuguese international, now 31, has enjoyed an impressive campaign but, according to the assistant manager, this will be his final season in the Sky Blue jersey.Speaking candidly, Lijnders said, "When he is not playing you will see how he is missed – that’s one game. Every good story comes to an end, and I hope he enjoys the last months – there are only six weeks – and has a good farewell. He deserves all that attention as well."Silva arrived from Monaco in July 2017 for a reported £43.5 million fee and quickly became integral to Pep Guardiola’s era of dominance, collecting six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, a Champions League trophy and two FIFA Club World Cups. He was also appointed captain for the current season.Lijnders, who previously served under Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool before joining City, praised Silva’s footballing intellect: "I didn’t like him before. Now I love him. The way he feels the game, what’s needed – there aren’t many like him. He knows when to drop, when to make a move 20 metres away from Rodri."He added, "Bernardo Silva is unique. The way he controls games, moves, receives the ball and leads is unparalleled. You never replace a player of his type because they simply don’t exist." Lijnders emphasized the club’s focus on nurturing academy talent to fill midfield roles rather than seeking a direct replica.Silva, who has previously spoken of wanting to end his career at Benfica, will become a free agent this summer. Barcelona have reportedly shown interest, though neither the player nor Manchester City have issued an official statement regarding his next move.

Liverpool's season has reached a critical juncture, with five matches in 16 days set to determine the fate of manager Arne Slot's vision for the team. The Reds face a daunting schedule, including cup quarter-finals against Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, as they seek to salvage a disappointing campaign.The team's inconsistent form has raised concerns about their ability to secure Champions League qualification, a crucial aspect of the club's business model. Liverpool's recent performances have been marred by defeats to Wolves and Brighton, highlighting issues with fitness levels, efficiency in front of goal, and organisation.The return of Alexander Isak to team training could provide a much-needed boost, but the striker will have to prove himself upon his return to competitive action. Isak's partnership with Florian Wirtz has been limited due to injuries, and the duo will need to deliver to justify Liverpool's £125m investment in the striker.Liverpool's hierarchy, including owner Fenway Sports Group and sporting director Richard Hughes, are aware of the challenges faced by Slot this season, including the death of Diogo Jota and injuries that have hindered the team's performance. However, the club's supporters are growing increasingly disillusioned, with ticket price increases and a record revenue of £703m failing to translate to on-field success.A positive note was struck by Jürgen Klopp's return to Liverpool, which drew a sellout crowd of 60,482 and raised over £1m for the LFC Foundation. Nevertheless, the adoration for Klopp contrasted with the frostiness towards Slot, highlighting the challenges faced by the current manager in reviving the team's fortunes.

Jürgen Klopp has hailed Mohamed Salah as irreplaceable as Liverpool prepares for his departure at the end of the season. Klopp, who signed Salah for £34m from Roma in June 2017, described his time at Liverpool as 'a beautiful movie with a happy end.'The Egyptian international is third on Liverpool's all-time scorers' list with 255 goals and Klopp insists there is no like-for-like replacement for Salah in the game. 'This specific kind of player is irreplaceable,' said Klopp. 'I'm not sure there is even another one existing out there.'Klopp, now head of global football at Red Bull, admitted that Salah was not the easiest player to handle but expressed his pride in being part of his journey at Liverpool. 'I'm really happy and proud that I was part of the whole journey,' he said.Salah's departure comes 12 months before his contract is due to expire. Klopp's comments highlight the significant impact Salah has had on Liverpool's success during his time at the club.