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Lijnders made the comments after City’s 4-0 FA quarter-final win against Liverpool last weekend, with Guardiola unable to fulfil media duties as he was serving a touchline ban. <\/p>\n
“You never replace a player with the same kind of player because they don’t exist,” said Lijnders.<\/p>\n
“But every good story comes to an end, and I hope he enjoys the last months – there are only six weeks – and has a good farewell.”<\/p>\n
Silva, a 2017 signing from French club Monaco, made his 450th appearance for City in the EFL Cup final success over Arsenal last month. <\/p>\n
The 31-year-old was made club captain last summer following the departure of Kevin De Bruyne. <\/p>\n
“He is not the tallest one, the most muscular one, or score 50 goals or make 50 assists a season,” added Guardiola.<\/p>\n
“These are the type of players that are spotlighted and everyone talks about. From nine years, I know him quite well and for what a manager requires.<\/p>\n
“All managers would say how much they love him because he is incredibly competitive, has a fire inside him always. In the toughest moments and on the biggest stages, he is always there.<\/p>\n
“He has been an incredible signing for us, incredible. I love this club and I would love if he could stay and finish his career here but I do not know. He will decide what he will decide. It is his decision.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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