Bernardo Silva explains his new role under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid

Bernardo Silva explains his new role under Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid Bernardo Silva is one of the signings Real Madrid made during the last summer transfer window who has not needed much time to establish himself in his new team. The Portuguese midfielder has been playing a lot of minutes for Jose Mourinho, despite plenty of other midfield options available to the coach. In fact, the former Manchester City player is playing a rather new role for his compatriot, deeper in the midfield , while for his former team, he used to play either on the right wing or in a more advanced position in the midfield. As Mundo Deportivo has reported, Silva talked to the media after helping Real Madrid win 4-1 against Rayo Vallecano, and revealed what Mourinho asks of him in this new position: “Mourinho mainly asks me to help a lot in the build-up, to give fluency to our play so that the ball reaches the attacking players in the best possible conditions. With Vini, Jude and Mbappé’s ability to dribble, it is important that the ball reaches them well. I’m trying to adapt, to be the best possible version of myself to help the team. I keep working.” Although he is already a regular starter, the Portuguese midfielder commented on how he is still adapting to the change in position and at a new club: “A new experience (playing as a defensive midfielder). I’m still trying to get to know my teammates and the way we play, and where I can play so that I can adapt. I’m very happy. We were very good in Seville, although we lost, and we need to improve. In three days, we have a very important away match and we need to win the three points.” Overall, Silva was happy with the performance against Rayo, despite the team losing some steam in the second half: “Four goals and a big win, and we’re very happy, especially with the first half, but overall with the entire match. Now we have to prepare for the next one, which is very close.” It remains to be seen whether he will again be a starter when Real Madrid face Elche in their next La Liga game, because Mourinho has plenty of options and has been rotating his players regularly to keep them fresh and sharp amid an already hectic season. However, Bernardo Silva is still going to be a very important player for the Merengues, and hopefully, he will solve some of the problems Los Blancos have faced in the midfield in recent years.