Mourinho slams Silva's fitness after Real Madrid debut

Jose Mourinho didn't hold back on Bernardo Silva's physical state after his first appearance for Real Madrid.

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What happened. Bernardo Silva made his Real Madrid debut in a pre-season friendly against Ferencvaros, but Jose Mourinho publicly criticized his fitness, saying he arrived with much lower physical fitness and has to improve.

• Silva joined pre-season late after World Cup duty with Portugal.
• Mourinho moved Silva to the number 10 position due to lack of physical strength.
• Mourinho praised Silva's build-up play and versatility.

“He arrived for pre-season with much lower physical fitness, and he has to improve.”

— Jose Mourinho

Silva will need to boost fitness before LaLiga opener at Espanyol on August 22.

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