The manager of Manchester City calls someone "undroppable" if he is doing something very special, and that's what Bernardo Silva is doing.
I can understand why he thinks that Silva's form means he can't leave him out of his team.
It's remarkable that he almost left the club in the summer, but he's been one of the best players for City this season.
If Silva is still unhappy off the pitch, then he doesn't show it when he is on it.
It shows how mentally strong he is, that he's been able to just get on with his football and produce the performances he has.
Since missing the opening-day defeat at Spurs, Bernardo Silva has started every game for Man City, scoring four goals and providing one assist.
Ederson in goal, Kyle Walker in the right-back and Kevin de Bruyne in the left-back are the only three players at City who will always play if they are available.
If De Bruyne is fit and City have a big game, he should start, because they are a better team when he plays.
They are becoming less reliant on him because of Silva's form. He is a different type of player, but still has a huge influence on the game.
We know Silva can take over when the Belgian is not with the team.
I don't think he has the same ability as De Bruyne, but I think he is the best in the world.
Silva is the person City can count on every week.
Silva shines in the deeper role.
Silva joined from Monaco for a cool £43m and went on to win three titles. He has been involved in 50 goals in 142 appearances, with 25 goals and 25 assists.
Silva has played in three different positions for City this season, including a false nine and a position on the left and right of the midfield three.
He has excelled because of the last two roles that fit him best - going forward and defensively, and he can get more involved in the game when he is deeper.
He can do everything. I love watching him work for the team. Silva does not stop running because he is a great out of possession player.
It's the same when he is on the ball as it is when he is off it.
When you think of De Bruyne, it's his passing that makes him world class.
When Silva was at Monaco, his team-mates nicknamed him Bubblegum because the ball was always stuck to his feet, and it is something he does more than any other player for City.
The mazy run he went on against the Reds last month was amazing.
Most dribbles were unsuccessful.
The minutes were played per dribble.
Most dribbles were completed.
1. The man is Bernardo Silva.
1. There is a man named Raheem Sterling.
1. Bernardo Silva was 21.
2. Jack Grealish was 28.
2. The man is named Bernardo Silva.
2. Jack Grealish was 16.
2. Joao Cancelo was 28.
3. Jack Grealish is 26.
3. Joao Cancelo had 14.
4. Gabriel Jesus was 27.
4. Joao Cancelo was 38.
4. Gabriel Jesus was 13
5. The man is Raheem Sterling.
5. Gabriel Jesus was 28.
5. There is a 9 by the man named Raheem Sterling.
6. Phil Foden had 14.
6. Kevin de Bruyne had 35.
6. Kevin de Bruyne had 8.
7. Kevin de Bruyne was 13
7. Phil Foden had 44.
7. Phil Foden had 6.
Is Silva getting the praise he deserves?
De Bruyne is so easy to like that he gets many praise.
Silva does a great job in a different way, even though he is not as fancy. His effort is amazing, but he's more than just a workhorse.
The City fans love him and you can see why they love him. David Silva was easy to manage because of his down-to-earth personality.
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva talks about Portugal.
He and De Bruyne can play together, but maybe we don't see the best of them when they do because they both want to be in the same area.
Silva gravitates to the right so he can come inside on his left foot, and he does a lot of his best work there.
That is where De Bruyne likes to operate, not normally by cutting in but by using one of his trademark crosses.
Silva has to move to the left or further forward when they are both in the team because they can't both be deployed there.
It works because Silva is good enough to be effective in whatever he is asked to do. You can see what he can do when you play him in his best position.
Silva can be the center of attention.
In September, Lionel Messi scored a superb solo goal in Manchester City's 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
I'd expect Silva to shine against players with bigger reputations than him in Wednesday's game, and it's exactly the stage where I'd expect him to do so.
I remember the feeling that these games are when the top players want to show everyone how good they are, because they are against the best.
They will want to make a statement, even though they don't need to win. Lionel Messi is in town, and to see him live will be amazing.
I can't wait to see what happens when the Etihad bounces.
Richards was talking to Chris Bevan.
City have won their past three games and are in Group A.
