Jose Mourinho has urged Bernardo Silva to enhance his health after revealing the Real Madrid midfielder returned for pre-season “in a poor bodily form.”
Silva made his first look for Los Blancos in Saturday’s 2-1 pleasant win over Ferencvaros after becoming a member of the Spanish giants on a free switch following the expiry of his Manchester City contract.
The Portugal worldwide got here off the bench at half-time in Budapest, however Mourinho admitted the 31-year-old remains to be a way wanting full health after his summer season break.
“Bernardo is a very necessary participant for us, however the poor man is one other one who advantages from not doing something once they’re on vacation,” Mourinho mentioned.
“It does him good throughout his break day to not do something, so he’s come again in a poor bodily form – he has to enhance.”
Mourinho additionally defined why he altered Silva’s place through the second half, shifting him additional ahead due to considerations over his bodily situation.
“Bernardo is an incredible participant,” he added.
“He will help us construct up play if he performs deeper, as a No.6 or a No.8.
“However, through the recreation, I realised he was missing just a little bodily energy, so I moved him ahead to the No.10 place. He can play in three or 4 positions.”
Madrid win however work to be completed
Targets from Mario Rivas and Carlos Espi secured victory for Actual Madrid in Hungary, with Silva making his unofficial debut following his arrival within the Spanish capital.
The midfielder was happy to get his first minutes underneath his belt and believes he shall be prepared by the point Madrid start their La Liga marketing campaign towards Espanyol later this month.
“It’s solely the primary week, however I’m very glad,” Silva advised Actual Madrid TV.
“There are nonetheless many issues to enhance, however a very powerful factor is to realize rhythm to begin the season nicely.
“It’s been a troublesome first week, however I’m very glad to have gotten going and made my debut for Madrid.”
