José Mourinho has criticized summer signing Bernardo Silva's fitness levels after the 31-year-old midfielder returned to Real Madrid out of shape. Silva, who joined on a free transfer from Manchester City, made his debut as a substitute in Madrid's 2-1 friendly win over Ferencvaros in Budapest. Mourinho noted that Silva 'benefits from not doing anything during holidays,' leading to poor physical condition.

Despite this, Mourinho praised Silva's versatility, moving him to the No. 10 position to maximize his contributions. Silva acknowledged the need to improve his rhythm before La Liga opener against Espanyol on Aug. 21. The Portugal midfielder expressed satisfaction with his debut but emphasized ongoing work to adapt to his new club.

Other players like Mario Rivas and Carlos Espí scored in the match, while Madrid also featured teenager Franco Mastantuono on loan from Fiorentina. Mourinho highlighted Silva's potential to 'help us build up play' in multiple roles, underscoring his importance to the squad's dynamics.