In the days leading up to the Manchester City - Norwich match, Pep Guardiola said on several occasions that the ideal would be to pay tribute to David Silva as soon as the crowd could return to the stands. This is his last season in England and the match against the Canaries was his last as a Man City player.
As there could not be any fans on the pitch, the coach had to pay tribute to him. He was substituted a few minutes before the end of the match and gave him a heartfelt hug as he emerged from the pitch. Then he went to the bench, satisfied with his performance.
No wonder. The Spaniard has been with the team for ten straight seasons since his arrival from Valencia and has become a key part of the project. He's won all kinds of titles and has never been in the background at the club.
As a cherry on top, his team beat Norwich City to close the course. He did not score any of the goals, but he was seen enjoying himself on the pitch. His best reward was Pep's recognition.
July 26, 2020