Former Manchester City star Bernardo Silva faced criticism from Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho following his debut for the club, as the Portuguese midfielder was deemed physically unprepared for the demands of the team (mediaindonesia.com). Silva, who joined Real Madrid in the summer, made his first appearance in a 2-1 friendly win over Ferencvaros in Budapest, where he was introduced in the 46th minute (gsp.ro). Despite the positive result, Mourinho expressed concerns about Silva’s fitness, highlighting that the player did not engage in sufficient training during his holiday period (dailymail.co.uk).
The 34-year-old Silva, who previously played under Mourinho at Manchester City, was part of the squad that faced Ferencvaros in the match, which also featured a debut for Romanian midfielder Marius Corbu (gsp.ro). While Silva’s performance was noted, Mourinho emphasized the need for improved physical conditioning, suggesting that the player’s holiday routine lacked the necessary work to maintain peak form. This critique comes as Real Madrid continues to refine its tactical approach under Mourinho, with Silva’s integration into the team’s pressing system being a key focus (bongda.com.vn).
