Mourinho questions Bernardo Silva's fitness at Real Madrid
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Jose Mourinho, the new coach of Real Madrid, has voiced concerns regarding the fitness levels of summer signing Bernardo Silva. Following Silva's return to preseason training, Mourinho stated that the player needs to improve his conditioning. This critique comes as the team gears up for the upcoming season. Mourinho's feedback highlights the importance of physical readiness in his new squad.
- •Mourinho is the new coach of Real Madrid.
- •Bernardo Silva returned to preseason training out of shape.
- •Mourinho emphasized the need for Silva to improve his fitness.
- •The remarks come as the team prepares for the next season.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho aims dig at Bernardo Silva after Real Madrid debut
- 3:12 PMESPN Soccer — Mourinho unimpressed by Bernardo's fitness levels
"Jose Mourinho has made a huge statement about Bernardo Silva, and it is something that fans cannot miss. Mourinho has criticised Silva’s fitness after his first appearance for Real Madrid.
"New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticised summer signing Bernardo Silva's fitness and says he needs to improve after returning for preseason out of shape.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:10 PMJose Mourinho aims dig at Bernardo Silva after Real Madrid debut
Jose Mourinho has made a huge statement about Bernardo Silva, and it is something that fans cannot miss. Mourinho has criticised Silva’s fitness after his first appearance for Real Madrid.
- ESPN SoccerAug 9, 2026, 3:12 PMMourinho unimpressed by Bernardo's fitness levels
New Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has criticised summer signing Bernardo Silva's fitness and says he needs to improve after returning for preseason out of shape.
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