Bernard has opened up on how Carlo Ancelotti has asked him to play at Everton.
The Brazilian has started four matches since the Italian took charge at Goodison Park, but lost his place in the starting line-up to the returning Alex Iwobi for Saturday's 3-2 win over Watford.
That decision came as a surprise to many after the 27-year-old earned a standing ovation from the home fans after his performance against Newcastle in the previous game.
Bernard is happy with his performances and has explained that Ancelotti is asking similar things that Paulo Fonseca asked of him when he was at Shakhtar Donetsk.
The forward told evertontv: "I am really happy with my performances and that I have been able to help the team.
"Part of that [reason for his influence] is the freedom Carlo Ancelotti has given me to play. Now it is a process of development and understanding what the coach wants from you, evolving and developing day to day.
"What the manager has asked from me is to look to find spaces between the defensive lines. I have been able to find this space, receive the ball and turn around and play it quickly.
"The freedom Carlo has given me is enabling me to find these spaces. And the process of learning under Carlo has been very quick because I played in that role previously.
"This is the way I played at Shakhtar Donetsk under Paulo Fonseca.
"Playing inside, you are closer to the goal, so more opportunities will come about: opportunities to help your teammates and, like against Newcastle, chances to shoot. I had one shot which went just over and and another from outside the box saved by the keeper.
"I will look to create assists for my teammates but also have in mind the scoring opportunities which may come about."
It hasn't all been plain sailing for Bernard so far under Ancelotti, however.
The winger started Everton's 1-1 draw with West Ham at the London Stadium last month, but was withdrawn at half time in place of youngster Anthony Gordon.
But the Brazilian gave a very honest assessment of that day and knows the manager was trying to do what was best for the team.
"There are times and days when it is just not happening. That is not for lack of desire, just that things aren’t happening or working out as expected," Bernard added.
"I did not have a very good first half, I made some silly errors. That gave the opportunity for Carlo to bring on Anthony.
"He had been playing really well and deserved his opportunity.
"When Carlo makes the decision to take off someone at half-time, or even in the first half, he is doing what is best for the team.
"You need to be aware as a player the coach has done that in the interests of the team."
