Jose Mourinho expects Bernardo Silva to stabilize the Real Madrid midfield

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is looking for Bernardo Silva to provide control and creativity in the team's midfield following a disjointed performance against Inter Milan. The UEFA Champions League match at the Santiago Bernabeu highlighted the squad's current inability to manage games, with the team relying on goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to secure the result. Bernardo, who joined the club as a free agent this summer, missed the Inter Milan game due to suspension. Mourinho previously cited the midfielder's lack of physical conditioning during pre-season as a reason for his limited usage. Bernardo has recorded 205 minutes across four appearances since his arrival. The manager indicated he does not intend to move Arda Guler into a deeper midfield role, leaving Bernardo as the primary option to address the ongoing creative void once he reaches full fitness.

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