“Bernardo Silva? Barça cannot do great things…”

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Monday in Mallorca that Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski “adapts anywhere”, although he does not know if the economic situation of FC Barcelona will allow him to sign him for the next season. Nor does Guardiola know if the German club will allow the Polish striker to leave for the Catalan team.

Nevertheless, the technician, who is participating in a golf tournament in Pula in the municipality of Son Servera, he has been more forceful in assuring that Barça “has a hard time” getting the services of midfielder Bernardo Silva, who is under his command at City.

Guardiola has addressed the media on the occasion of his stay on the island, where he is enjoying a few days off with his family.

To questions from journalists, the coach commented that it seems that Barcelona’s financial situation is difficult, so the Blaugrana club “cannot do great things”.

“Therefore, calm down; there are specific moments in history in which everyone has to accept that the situation is what it is; sometimes going with a low profile helps to go up more quickly”, he has considered.

Guardiola qualifies Xavi

In his opinion, the Barça coach, Xavi Hernández, has done a “good job” since he is sitting on the bench at the Camp Nou and will continue along these lines.

He has also shown his confidence in Ferran Torres’ ability as a striker and has been convinced that, when the team plays better, he will too.

Guardiola has highlighted the quality that the young Barcelona players Gavi and Pedri are showing and, as a culé, he trusts that Gavi will renew.

Finally, the City coach has shown his satisfaction with the salvation of Mallorca, which will continue in the First Division.