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Rafael Alkorta warns Real Madrid about Bernardo Silva's new role demands

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Rafael Alkorta warns Real Madrid about Bernardo Silva's new role demands

Summary

Rafael Alkorta, a former Real Madrid defender, expressed concerns regarding Bernardo Silva's role in Jose Mourinho’s midfield. Silva, signed from Manchester City, is expected to bring creativity and control to an often criticized midfield. Alkorta highlighted the physical demands of the position, stating that Silva would need support to handle the workload. He emphasized the importance of balancing Silva's defensive responsibilities with his creative contributions to avoid overburdening the player.

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•Bernardo Silva joins Real Madrid to enhance midfield creativity.
•Alkorta believes Silva will require support in his new role.
•Mourinho acknowledged Silva arrived in less-than-ideal condition.
•Alkorta warns of the physical demands on Silva's role in midfield.
•Real Madrid seeks to balance Silva's creativity with defensive duties.

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8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former Real Madrid defender warns Real Madrid about summer signing’s new role: ‘Going to need some help’

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Bernardo Silva may have arrived at Real Madrid as one of the key additions to Jose Mourinho’s new-look midfield, but former Los Blancos defender Rafael Alkorta believes the Portuguese star will need...
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