Bernardo Silva reveals two Arsenal star he would love to play with at Portugal

Portugal are expected to challenge for the 2024 European Championship with Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva tipped to play a important role.

Ahead of the tournament opener, Bernardo Silva has revealed he would select two Arsenal players if nationality wasn’t an issue and add them to Portugal squad.

Asked for the three players he would select, Silva first selected his former Monaco teammate Kylian Mbappe, telling ESPN: ‘I would say Kylian Mbappe definitely I played with him and he’s a beast.’

He later added: ‘I’m going for one midfielder and I’m going to say Declan Rice I really like him.

‘I’m not going to say any City players so you don’t think I’m going with friends or I could’ve said Rodri, so I’m not going to say any teammates.

‘I’m going to go with Saliba I think he’s a great defender who had a great season. They’re doing great to be honest.’

Saliba and Rice enjoyed a successful season at Arsenal despite failing to win the Premier League title. The Gunners pushed City to the limit with the league decided on final day.

Silva who also played a huge role in Man City’s success last season will now be eager to replicate that success with the Portuguese national team.