Bernardo Silva has revealed the mood within the Manchester City camp following the defeat to Liverpool, and the feeling after another round of Premier League fixtures for the Sky Blues.
City fell to their first defeat of the season last Sunday, with a single Mohamed Salah strike proving the difference at Anfield.
Desperate to return to winning ways, the club approached their next fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion looking to put together a feeling of momentum ahead of an important week for the club.
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The clash against the Seagulls came just days prior to their Champions League clash away at Borussia Dortmund.
The trip to Germany provides the Premier League champions with an opportunity to top Group G, should they manage to avoid defeat on Tuesday night.
Speaking after Manchester City's 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon, Bernardo Silva revealed the mood within the Etihad camp following the defeat to Liverpool that came prior.
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The City playmaker admitted there was a feeling of sadness within the camp, but one that turned into happiness after their successful mission to bounce back via a win over Roberto De Zerbi's side.
"We were very upset after what happened last weekend, so to get three points against a very tough team (in Brighton), we're very happy,” said Silva.
“I didn’t watch the (Liverpool) game back.
"Pep (Guardiola) probably did and he explained what failed," he continued.
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However, Bernardo Silva explained that the need to bounce back after hardships is nothing new to him and his Manchester City teammates, and perhaps aided them in the process this time around.
“Over the last four or five years we’ve had disappointing games in the Premier League and Champions League," Silva began.
"After defeats, this team has always reacted well.
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"Once again it's bounce back together and go again for another game.
“No team in the world can sustain a season or two seasons without losing," he continued.
"Sometimes you're going to lose, it's how you react and this team reacts well."
Manchester City travel to Dortmund this week, with the clash against the Bundesliga giants scheduled for Tuesday night.
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This will be the first time Erling Haaland and Manuel Akanji return to the Signal Iduna Park, following their exits from the club during the most recent summer transfer window.
Topics: Bernardo Silva, Manchester City, Premier League, Football, Liverpool, Brighton And Hove Albion
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