Transferred this summer to Real Madrid from Leipzig for 140 million euros (excluding bonuses), the most expensive recruit in the history of the White House, Yan Diomandé is having a difficult start within his new team. Little used and little in sight since his arrival, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger was started for the first time by José Mourinho, this Saturday evening, during the reception of Rayo Vallecano in La Liga (5-1 victory for the Merengue).
Unfortunately for him, these 72 minutes spent on the Bernabéu pitch were not generally convincing. In the comments of the match on DAZN, Jérôme Rothen even made an alarming observation concerning the former RB Leipzig.
“There is a world of difference with the other players, blurted out the former Parisian. We will have to take time because Real have invested a lot of money, so it is certain that we will not judge him after five matches. I’m not saying it’s the flop of the summer, but he’s going to have to progress quickly, very quickly. What he showed us in his technical accuracy is more that than the timid, timid side… I find that there are far, far too many gaps. »
Mourinho: “He has a lot to learn tactically”
For his part, José Mourinho continues to protect his young talent. “He has a lot to learn tactically. I see him especially in training, his incredible potential in one-on-one, in center, in shooting. He is a strong player. I want to develop young Diomandé because I already know what the rest of the players can offer”declared the “Special one” after the meeting.
“He is progressing, continued the Portuguese coach.
He has very little experience of top-level European football, almost all of which he gained last season with Leipzig, and very little else. His presence gives us a lot of options. He can play in place of Vinicius, or on the right wing, and Arda can play on the right, or in place of Jude Bellingham. » Diomandé will appreciate the support.
