Journalist explains how Bernardo Silva is becoming Real Madrid’s new midfield conductor: ‘He isn’t Modric, but…’
Why Bernardo Silva is important to Real Madrid Bernardo was initially viewed as an experienced addition capable of addressing Real Madrid’s midfield shortcomings.
Key points
- Hence, Bernardo should not be judged against Modric’s entire career, although there are similarities in the way both players help organise possession and provide direction when their teams need greater control.
- Bernardo Silva is slowly finding his rhythm at Real Madrid.
- Speaking on his YouTube channel, Cortegana highlighted the midfielder’s ability to connect Real Madrid’s different departments and give direction to their attacking play.
“Neither Tchouameni, nor Fede Valverde, nor Camavinga have that ability to build play.” Modric comparisons explain Bernardo’s growing influence Replacing Luka Modric was never going to be straightforward for the player nor for Real Madrid.
Additional details
- The Croatian’s technical quality, vision and influence over several successful Real Madrid teams established an exceptionally high standard.
- The Frenchman provides defensive protection and physical presence, while Bernardo offers the technical qualities needed to progress possession and connect attacks.
- The Portuguese midfielder arrived with considerable expectations, particularly because of the experience and technical quality he could bring to a team searching for greater creativity and control in possession.
- (Photo by Milos Bicanski/Getty Images) However, his arrival was not universally convincing, particularly with fans expecting the club to pursue a more traditional creative midfielder such as Rodri or Martin Zubimendi.
- Although comparisons with Luka Modric were inevitable, Cortegana says the Portuguese is developing a different role under Jose Mourinho.
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