What happened. Bernardo Silva made his Real Madrid debut in a pre-season friendly against Ferencvaros, playing the second half, but manager Jose Mourinho publicly criticized his fitness level.

Silva joined on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract expired.
Mourinho said Silva arrived at a 'fairly low physical level'.
Mourinho still called Silva 'an incredible player'.

“He has to improve. But he is an incredible player.”
— Jose Mourinho

Silva will need to step up his fitness to meet Mourinho's demands ahead of the new season.

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