Mourinho identifies this player to succeed Luka Modric at Real Madrid
Spanish media reports indicate that José Mourinho intends to give Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s midfield in the coming period, relying on him for several playmaking tasks.
According to the website OK Diario, Mourinho sees Bernardo Silva as a player capable of performing a role similar to that of Croatian Luka Modric, particularly in controlling the tempo of the game and contributing to creating attacks.
Mourinho believes that the Portuguese star’s ability to read the game and retain possession under pressure can help him fulfill this role, given the coach’s desire to utilize his capabilities in midfield.
The report explained that the plan involves giving Bernardo more freedom to move between the midfield lines, while relying on him to control the tempo of matches.
This role would give Silva greater responsibility in building attacks and linking the lines between defense and attack, aligning with Mourinho’s vision for Real Madrid’s midfield.
