Diomande raises the first suspicions: "His technical precision is far too poor"
Yan Diomande's debut as a starter for Real Madrid was not without controversy after sparking heated debates in the European press
After his stellar summer transfer from RB Leipzig for 140 million euros , the young winger Yan Diomande faced his first test from the start under José Mourinho . However, his 72-minute performance ended up unleashing harsh assessments about his immediate adaptation to the Whites' style of play.
The Madrid side defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium . The home side's goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé (who netted a brace), Álvaro Carreras, and Jude Bellingham, while Sergio Camello pulled one back for the visitors.
Until this Matchday 5 clash, Diomande had only come off the bench in the previous LaLiga fixtures against Espanyol, Real Sociedad, Málaga, and Real Betis , in addition to playing 12 minutes in the Champions League opener against Inter Milan.
Rothen points out the technical gap
Former French international footballer and current DAZN France commentator, Jérôme Rothen , was categorical during the official broadcast of the match. The former France national team and Paris Saint-Germain player did not hesitate to sound the alarm over the Ivorian international's performance at Chamartín .
"He will have to progress very quickly; there is a world of difference between Yan Diomande and the rest of the Real Madrid players . His technical precision is far too poor for the demands of this club," asserted Jérôme Rothen on DAZN France after witnessing the player's substitution in the 72nd minute of the match .
The statements made on French television did not take long to circulate widely through social media . The fallout grew on digital platforms after they were shared by accounts such as Actu Foot and news sites such as Tribuna.com.
The Madrid fans and the dressing room ask for patience
Despite the harsh assessment issued by the French commentator, those in attendance at the Madrid stronghold chose to bid the footballer farewell with applause at the moment of his substitution. Various voices among the fans on social media recalled that it was only his first league start and that his adaptation will require match practice .
For their part, the white team's coaching staff remain calm regarding the African winger's progress. José Mourinho trusts that t he attacker's room for improvement is considerable and will continue giving him minutes progressively .
The Real Madrid dressing room, accustomed to managing the pressure on highly expensive young prospects, is calling for calm. The coaching staff will continue working in Valdebebas to refine those tactical and technical-precision aspects pointed out by the international criticism .
