Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola believes Bernardo Silva is being “accused of something he’s not” after the player received a one-match ban over a racist Twitter post.

The English FA found the Portugal international guilty of an aggravated breach of rules.

“He has been accused of something he is not,” said Guardiola.

“He will be careful to use social media. If this can help to do a better society, OK. I am pretty sure Bernardo accept this punishment.

“But he is not like he has been accused. They don’t know him.” Soccer 24