Portugal captain set to return to Real Madrid after deemed unfit to play vs Wales

Portugal captain set to return to Real Madrid after deemed unfit to play vs Wales This international break has been quite the emotional rollercoaster for Portugal fans, as the national team looks to move on from Cristiano Ronaldo, who had announced his abrupt retirement from international football. Bernardo Silva was one of many veterans in the team assigned the role of captain . But after featuring in the disappointing 4-1 defeat to Denmark, it seems the Real Madrid star has been discharged from the team. Bernardo Silva set to return to Real Madrid Bernardo Silva has been appointed as one of the Portugal captains. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) Indeed, the Portugal FA has confirmed that Bernardo Silva has been discharged from his duties in the national team this week. The association issued a statement confirming that the Real Madrid midfielder was deemed unfit to feature in the team’s next game against Wales. “Bernardo Silva was clinically evaluated and considered unfit by the Health and Performance Directorate of the Portuguese Football Federation, and was also discharged,” the statement said. According to Diario AS , Silva is set to return to Real Madrid to recover from his fitness and prepare for the matches ahead. What does this mean for Bernardo and Real Madrid? Bernardo is expected to continue his recovery in Madrid. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) There is still no confirmation as to whether or not Bernardo Silva picked up an injury against Denmark, and the chances are unlikely given that he scored a last minute consolation goal in the 4-1 defeat. It appears the veteran midfielder is simply not enough to appear in the next game and has been released prematurely so he can focus on his fitness. This is good news for Real Madrid, as Silva has played a critical role in the team’s recent success, notably thriving in a deeper midfield role. Although still not a guaranteed starter, Jose Mourinho has been quite smart in utilising the qualities of the former Manchester City star, who has admitted he is no longer the dynamic player he once was. Real Madrid will hope to have him fully fit when they resume their campaign next Saturday, when they take on Celta Vigo.