Real Madrid summer signing dominates La Liga in three major statistics; continues remarkable start to his career

Real Madrid’s impressive resurgence under Jose Mourinho in recent weeks has brought the best out of many players. One such summer signing who is emerging as a star and improving with every game is Yan Diomande. The Ivorian joined the club for a record transfer fee in the summer and has made the left-wing position his own in the absence of Vinicius Jr. Diomande among La Liga‘s most dangerous attackers The 19-year-old currently ranks first in La Liga for successful dribbles, duels won and offensive duels won, highlighting his ability to consistently get the better of opposition defenders. Diomande also ranks second for progressive carries and third for successful attacking actions, placing him among the league’s most influential attacking players. His numbers are impressive considering his age and the fact that he did not receive many opportunities at the start of the season. Yan Diomande has performed very well for Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) Against Valencia, Diomande completed six of his eight attempted dribbles and won 12 duels, showcasing both facets of his game. The teenager’s willingness to track back and support the left-back has made Real Madrid much more defensively solid. Jose Mourinho has increasingly spoken about the need to defend as a team, and Diomande clearly outshines Vinicius Jr. in this regard. There was an instance against Valencia when Diomande made a lung-busting 30-metre recovery run, showcasing his commitment to the team. Has Diomande made himself undroppable? Diomande’s emergence as an attacking threat and a player who improves the system has now presented Jose Mourinho with a dilemma. Vinicius Jr.’s red card against Villarreal gave the Portuguese manager a free hand to try Diomande on the left wing. How does Mourinho manage the Vinicius – Diomande situation?. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images) The 19-year-old has now seemingly made that position his own, leaving Vinicius in a spot of bother. The Brazilian superstar has struggled to get going so far this season and has looked a pale shadow of his former self whenever given the opportunity. However, his status also means that Real Madrid cannot justify keeping him out of the starting XI for too long. Once club football resumes after the international break, it remains to be seen how Mourinho manages the playing time of Vinicius and Diomande.