David Silva:City's shining light

Ask most football journalists about David Silva moving to the Premier League last year and they would maybe have a grin on their face saying that its to competitive and physical for him. Ask that same question to some Manchester City fans right about this time and they would tell you how relieved they are about having the little Spaniard on their team. Many people had their doubts on David moving to Manchester last summer, some said its a big leap and that it would be hard for him to adapt to the Premier League. Some said that the Premier League is much more physical than La Liga and he wouldn't be the same player that dazzled at Valencia the season before. After a few matches, it was certain that he was there to prove them wrong. Some key performances has helped him to win the hearts of the English media.

Manchester City can almost afford anyone that they want to add to their squad, as a result players like Dzeko, Milner, Toure, and Kolarov were bought this season. but Silva has looked the best signing so far. His vision to set Johnson down the wing, a simple pass to keep possession or a through ball to set Tevez on goal. On certain rare occasions he himself has saved City from embarrassment such as his goal against Wigan. When they play without him, it's as if they are a completely different team. Looking back at the game against Liverpool, City struggled to create chances, they lacked ideas when attacking and that shows how valuable he is to the team. He is the one person that sees every play a second quicker and chooses the best option in terms of whether to attack or to hold on to possession. There is the saying that you can have whoever you want in the team, but without a playmaker like Silva you're never going to play as well.

Spain supporters can be hopeful as well, in these times where the two main Spanish strikers (Villa and Torres) seem to be finding it hard to get the ball in the back of the net, he gives Del Bosque another option to use an extra man in midfield and play with one striker instead. The little number 21 has Champions League football to play come next season and there's no doubt in my mind that he would excel in Europe's elite competition as well. Whether you're a Manchester City fan or one that follows Spain, we have reasons to be optimistic next season for a player that's defied the odds this season.

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