Pep Guardiola has insisted that naming Bernardo Silva as Manchester City captain is the best decision he's made this season, despite the Portugal international's uncertain future.Speaking last week, City No 2 Pepijn Lijnders appeared to confirm that the veteran would be leaving at the end of the season.Following an emphatic 4-0 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup, Lijnders said: "You never replace a player with the same kind of player because they don't exist."Bernardo Silva is unique. The way he controls games, the way he moves, the way he receives, the way he leads, the way he sees the solutions. All these things.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"But it will be hard because, as I said, in the game, when he is not playing you will see how he is missed and that's one game. Imagine a season."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."He deserves all that attention as well."However, Guardiola has suggested that Silva hasn't conclusively decided to leave the club, while also hailing the former Monaco star for his influence on the dressing room.[Appointing Bernardo captain was] The best decision I made this season, Guardiola stated.The previous ones [captains] have been good [so I] dont say hes better than the other ones.Most of the captains I had, always you have to think what the team requires and not all can be possible.In the good moments the team comes first but in the bad moments its how you have to be, whether its against you, but you put the club ahead of you. Not everyone can do that.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Tyson Fury's wife and daughter make feelings clear on boxing return as blockbuster comeback loomsLuke Littler kept apart from Gian van Veen as details emerge after explosive rowBritish golf star in hot water and facing punishment after furious behaviour at MastersLast season was the biggest example [in terms of Bernardos leadership example].Last season was the toughest one, I understand the reason why, but he was always there.For nine years I know him quite well, and for the manager, all the managers will say the same as Im saying.You can love him because hes an incredible competitor with a fire inside, in the toughest moments hes always there.I said many times big games arent about being good or bad but about being there and being yourself.Since day one when he arrived, hes had them.Leading by example, always playing, always training good.Hes been an incredible signing.Just weeks ago, Arsenal looked destined to win the title.However, with City in resurgent form, Guardiola is dreaming of securing the biggest title of them all once more.On Sunday, they'll travel to a Chelsea side who have struggled for consistency ever since the appointment of Liam Rosenior back in January.The Blues sit sixth going into the match, though are just a point behind Liverpool in fifth.Another defeat would be catastrophic, however, and City are likely to go strong as they look to reel Arsenal in.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter