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Real Madrid summer arrival set to be benched for derby against Atletico Madrid
The right-wing department has been a tricky one for Real Madrid in recent years, and the arrival of Yan Diomande was expected to finally bring stability to the department.
After all, he arrived as a club record signing and there appeared to be no doubt that he would be a guaranteed starter in the position under Jose Mourinho.
Over a month into the new campaign, however, the right wing still remains without a guaranteed starter and is no closer to seeing stability.
In fact, it has been one of the positions where Mourinho has tried out the most experimentation.
After starting on the bench for a long time, Yan Diomande finally earned his first two starts in the department in the team’s two recent outings.
That streak, however, is set to come to an end this weekend as reported by MARCA.
Out against Atletico Madrid
In just a few days’ time, Real Madrid face their biggest domestic test yet as they take on Atletico Madrid away from home in La Liga.
As reported by the Spanish outlet, Diomande will not be a starter on the night despite earning an assist in the team’s recent win.
All signs point to the new signing starting on the bench against Los Rojiblancos, not for any fitness reasons but a tactical decision which Mourinho sees as essential.
After all, Diomande has done decently well so far but has not made headlines, and there are clearly better options available for a high-octane game.
Who will start?
With Diomande likely to feature on the bench after two straight starts, all signs point to either Arda Guler or Brahim Diaz featuring as the right-winger this weekend.
The former has been impressive in every single appearance this season and is a leading candidate who can bring creativity and versatility to the park. Brahim, meanwhile, couples great vision with attacking brilliance and is a more goal-directed option.
Diomande will likely make an appearance off the bench at some point against Atletico Madrid and will look to use the chance to move up Mourinho’s pecking order.
He has been impressive in his minutes so far and has only gotten better with every passing game, and Real Madrid will not worry about his relatively long adaptation period.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
