No Fireworks yet but José Mourinho Calls for Patience with Real Madrid's Yan Diomande
Mourinho said the 19-year-old needs to go little by little after three substitute appearances and no goals in Madrid.
- On Sunday, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho urged patience with forward Yan Diomande following Madrid's 4-0 win over Malaga, with the World Cup standout yet to score in three substitute appearances.
- The 19-year-old joined Madrid for 125 million euros from Leipzig earlier this month, with Mourinho emphasizing the player's huge potential despite the massive transfer fee.
- Diomande previously recorded 12 goals and nine assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances for Leipzig, then delivered an outstanding World Cup performance for Ivory Coast before Norway eliminated his team in the round of 32.
- "He needs to go little by little," Mourinho said, as Diomande has played 20, 15, or 30 minutes across his three matches so far.
- Madrid faces Real Betis in La Liga on Friday before welcoming Inter Milan to the Champions League on Sept. 8, providing opportunities for Diomande to build on his integration.
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No fireworks yet but José Mourinho calls for patience with Real Madrid's Yan Diomande
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho is calling for people to have patience with Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, a big-money signing who is yet to shine for his new club after three substitute appearances.
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