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Mourinho Slams Silva’s Fitness After 2-1 Pre-Season Win

8/9/2026

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Real Madrid manager José Mourinho criticised Bernardo Silva’s fitness after his debut in a 2-1 pre-season win over Ferencváros.
Silva, 31, arrived on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract expired in June.
Mourinho said Silva arrived at a “fairly low physical level” and must improve.
He later shifted Silva to the No. 10 position, noting the player can operate in three or four roles.

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Real Madrid manager José Mourinho criticised Bernardo Silva’s fitness after his debut in a 2-1 pre-season win over Ferencváros.
Silva, 31, arrived on a free transfer after his Manchester City contract expired in June.
Mourinho said Silva arrived at a “fairly low physical level” and must improve.
He later shifted Silva to the No. 10 position, noting the player can operate in three or four roles.