Supporters of Everton have waxed lyrical over Bernard following a Twitter post from the club’s official account.
On Sunday, the Toffees posted to the social media site boasting the Brazilian’s 17 final third passes, four chances created and six duels won (as per Everton), which had supporters of the club following suit.
? | There is magic in his feet. ?
Let's talk about @b_10duarte's performance yesterday… ?#EVEBHA @Davanti_Tyres #PerformanceDriven pic.twitter.com/5yUj3NQSSB
— Everton (@Everton) January 12, 2020
He was sensational never stops always getting stuck in couldn’t understand why he was substituted love @b_10duarte ??????
— Ann Mckenzie (@annmckenzie67) January 12, 2020
Fantastic player, just needs to stay injury free now and build up his stamina to be able to see out 90 mins
— Scotto (@1878Scotto) January 12, 2020
Brilliant today he gives us that creativity and spark in midfield need him in every wk!! ???
— Paul Trevelyan (@paul_trevelyan) January 12, 2020
Pure class that man is. A real gem of a player. I love watching his magic feet, control and skill. My only comment as a very average Sunday league player would be to shoot more often as he has dynamite in both his feet
— Park End Kings (@ParkRdGoodison) January 12, 2020
Have Everton fans seen the best that Bernard has to offer yet?No, has loads of potential
Yes, we've seen his best
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Marco Silva signed the South American during his time at the club, joining on a free transfer back in 2018.
This season, the £18-million rated 27-year-old has featured in 16 games in all competitions for the Toffees, in which he has bagged two goals and one assist (as per Transfermarkt).
With a 6.67/10 average rating for the season so far (per WhoScored), it is clear that the Brazilian has not been at his best, but fans were delighted to see him getting back to it.
He’s a little magician and I hope he finally starts getting some proper game time now. ?
— ???t?? ??| ??l??v? ???t ? (@KTSupreme) January 12, 2020
Best performance in a while from him. If he stays fit he’s got to start every week!
— Z Cars (@SignHimUp1878) January 12, 2020
He was truly fantastic yesterday. It’s great to see him back in the team and once we’ve got him completing 90 minutes he’ll be scaring the life out of opposition teams. Brilliant player. #BernardWillTearYouApart #EFC
— Daz (@BluDazza17) January 12, 2020
Tremendous player is Bernard. Really happy Marco Silva brought the lad to the club. @EvertonBlueArmy .
— Peter Papadopoulos (@PeterPapadopo11) January 13, 2020
What do we think?
With a 7/10 performance rating (as per Liverpool Echo), it is clear that the tricky winger may be on his way back to his best for the Toffees.
However, with only five assists and four goals since his arrival in Merseyside (as per Transfermarkt), supporters will be hoping that he starts to provide on the goal contributions front more often.