According to Mundo Deportivo, in the match against Ferencváros, Bernardo Silva was initially deployed in Rodri's role, but a lack of physical fitness forced Mourinho to adjust his position.
The report states that while this match against Ferencváros is insufficient to draw final conclusions, there is widespread curiosity about how Mourinho will address the midfield issues that have plagued Real Madrid since Kroos' departure.
Real Madrid has confirmed the club will not sign new players for this position, meaning Bernardo Silva will handle this responsibility in some matches.
The experiment was short-lived. Due to his lack of physical fitness, Mourinho moved the Portuguese player forward to play as an attacking midfielder, the number 10.
Mourinho's Explanation
After the match, the coach explained: "The issue with this player is that not training at all during the holidays was very detrimental to his physical condition. He returned to the team in rather poor physical condition and still needs to improve. But Bernardo Silva is an extremely talented player. If he plays deeper, as a number 6 or number 8, he can help the team organize the build-up play."
During the match, I noticed he lacked the physical strength needed, so I moved him to the number 10 position and brought on Sestelo to strengthen midfield stability. Bernardo Silva is also comfortable playing as a number 10; this player can play three or four different positions on the pitch."
It remains to be seen in upcoming friendlies whether Mourinho will attempt to use Bernardo Silva as a midfield option again. This season, Real Madrid's midfield originally included Valverde, Tchouaméni, and Camavinga. If Real Madrid does not change its transfer approach before the window closes, the squad will remain unchanged. Real Madrid is taking another gamble.
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hucalmnprt
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B. Silva, whether trained or not he is not fit enough for number 6 position
The_Real_Baggio
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We saw from last season and the world cup that Silver is nolonger as good and cannot be a starter
pambnpyz
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zubi is the real deal
kopeiloryz
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Real Madrid pls change your midfield this season we are tired of this nonsense we need trophies 🏆 this season please 🙏
Zehadikmop
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Vicsammy
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Real are bout to get themselves into another problem for a new season, sign a proper CDM, Tchouameni can’t play the role properly, the evidence was there in the World Cup
Richard0010
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City tactfully wanted to sell to Bacelona. Real Madrid can still get the best alternative after all Rodri is injured pro. But management doesn't have any alternative plans which should have been done immediately after the end of the season. Question: why did Real Madrid failed last season ? Was it only coaches failures? Have they find the right players? Must Rodri Play for Real Madrid ? Does Rodri play for PSG? yet they won champion league twice. Mr Perez and co are part of Real Madrid problems. Even Perez doesn't like Rodri.
lol 😂
Jotadistz
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supposed to get rodri instead of diomande
City tactfully wanted to sell to Bacelona. Real Madrid can still get the best alternative after all Rodri is injured pro. But management doesn't have any alternative plans which should have been done immediately after the end of the season. Question: why did Real Madrid failed last season ? Was it only coaches failures? Have they find the right players? Must Rodri Play for Real Madrid ? Does Rodri play for PSG? yet they won champion league twice. Mr Perez and co are part of Real Madrid problems. Even Perez doesn't like Rodri.
Jotadistz
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Silva is fragile player design for attack as ten or right wing. sign typical CB or otherwise use Tchourameri. Nothing more. Real Madrid should have face reality since last season, when they failed to sign Zubimedi, yet they are still making failed assumptions that they have in house solutions. Facts, they will fail again, due to mismanagement and blame the coach. They hardly listen to coaches recommendations since Ancelotti era.
Fuwacdiorz
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supposed to get rodri instead of diomande
yuyakprsuy
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city material