The Portuguese haven’t ruled out leaving Benfica for the Bhoys, but they will wait and see what the summer brings.
Paulo Bernardo is beginning to turn this into a joyful habit.
After a bit of a false start in the summer following his move from Benfica, Celtic’s Portuguese loanee is now securing a spot in Brendan Rodgers’ midfield after three goals in his last four games. Bernardo was unstoppable as he chipped in a brilliant first goal to end Buckie Thistle’s valiant defense and turn a David vs. Goliath Scottish Cup fourth-round match into an inevitable rout. Earlier in the campaign, it did appear for a considerable amount of time as though Bernardo had entered the incorrect movie in Glasgow’s east end.
east end.However, a string of candid talks with head coach Aaron Rodgers has enabled him to become acclimated to the team in time for the major push towards a possible domestic double in May. What follows from there is still unknown. Following the game yesterday, he was questioned about whether he saw himself playing for Scotland’s champions in the long run or, at the absolute least, if he intended to stay in the nation after the summer.
However, he seems unusually silent about his next move in his career for a young guy who has just discovered his voice on the field. “I simply consider the present, game by game, how I can improve,” he remarked.
east end.The other events will follow. It’s very enjoyable for me. I feel great too because my fans are amazing and they like me. All I have to do is keep going and perform well.”
When asked if he had discussed the prospect of working out a permanent deal with Rodgers this summer, he deftly avoided answering the question. All Bernardo said was “No.” Both he and I simply want things to continue going well and get much better.
With yesterday’s five goal romp, the manager and his players’ big season re-start could hardly have gone any better. In fact, they could have scored four more goals if it weren’t for the linesman’s flag and a hectic afternoon shift at VAR central.
east end.Bernardo continued, saying, “It was good.” We had a great return from the winter break with our 5-0 victory. Our role is to score goals. We must never step on the other team’s toes and show them respect.
We performed admirably today. We had a great time playing at Celtic Park again. I have to score goals as well. I have to give it my all. I’m happy with how things are going for me, but I want to accomplish more.
east end.”I believe I can perform better in the season’s second half. My game still needs a lot of improvement, so all I have to do is keep working hard and everything will work out. I have to score goals as well. I have to keep getting better, score goals, and provide assists because that is how football is these days.
However, Bernardo acknowledges that it has taken him a little longer than he would have liked to comprehend the demands that Rodgers has made of him. It can take some time for the realization to sink in.
east end.”Yeah, it’s about how much game time I have,” he continued. I believe that my understanding has grown significantly since I first started. I am more at ease using the team’s strategies and I also know more about the other players.
Bernardo is aware that he will have to fight the same opponent again to maintain his spot in Celtic’s starting lineup because Reo Hatate will be back in the mix as soon as Japan’s Asian Cup campaign concludes.
That being said, he is eagerly anticipating the challenge. “Competition keeps all the players at a good level, which is good for the team,” he continued. Both the team and I benefit from it.
For Rodgers, it was the perfect way in which to ease his side back into the season after the winter break. They scored five but could have helped themselves to double figures against opposition from the fifth tier of the Scottish game.
Ultimately, it was just too much of an ask for little Buckie who held out quite heroically for 24 minutes before Bernardo netted and the roof caved in on top of them. And Rodgers said afterwards: ““It was a good day for both clubs. Obviously from our perspective we professionally got the job done and played some really good football and scored some good goals.
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