Fede Valverde has praised Yan Diomande’s qualities after the young Real Madrid forward made another positive impact for José Mourinho’s side.
Diomande has faced strong competition for minutes since arriving at the Santiago Bernabéu, but his recent performances have shown why the club invested heavily in his potential. Mourinho has previously stressed that the youngster has everything required to succeed, while also pointing to the depth of his squad as a reason for Diomande’s limited playing time.
Speaking about his teammate, Valverde highlighted Diomande’s ability to take on defenders and create decisive moments in the final third. The Uruguayan midfielder believes the winger possesses the technical qualities required to make a difference whenever he gets the opportunity.
Softfootball reports that Diomande provided an assist for Kylian Mbappé during Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory over Elche, underlining his growing influence despite not being an automatic starter.
Valverde also expressed confidence in the youngster’s ability to eventually contribute goals and assists, stressing that the squad continues to have faith in him.
Diomande’s latest display has further strengthened the argument that his limited minutes do not reflect a lack of quality. Reports have noted his impressive dribbling numbers and growing impact, with his versatility allowing him to operate effectively from different positions across the attack.
For Mourinho, the challenge is managing a squad packed with attacking options while ensuring players such as Diomande continue to develop. The teenager’s recent contributions suggest he is making the most of the opportunities available to him.
With Valverde publicly backing him and Mourinho insisting that he has everything needed, Diomande will now look to turn his increasing involvement into a more regular role at Real Madrid.
