Hervé Renard addresses Yan Diomandé's form at Real Madrid

Ivory Coast national team coach Hervé Renard has addressed concerns regarding winger Yan Diomandé following the player's difficult start at Real Madrid. The 19-year-old, who joined the Spanish club this summer for 140 million euros, has seen limited playing time and has struggled to establish himself in the squad.

Renard expressed support for the player, echoing sentiments shared by Real Madrid manager José Mourinho, who has called for patience and calm. Renard noted that Diomandé arrived late for pre-season preparations and faces significant competition within the Real Madrid roster. The coach emphasized the need to allow the player time to acclimatize.

Renard is set to unveil his squad list on September 16 as the Elephants prepare for the CAN 2027 qualifiers. The team's upcoming schedule includes matches against Ghana on September 24 and Somalia on September 29, followed by a friendly against Cameroon in Abidjan on October 3.