Brahim Diaz starts on Real Madrid bench for 11th consecutive game
The Morocco forward entered in the 84th minute against Valencia, with limited playing time prompting concerns about his match fitness.
Brahim Diaz was left out of Real Madrid’s starting lineup for an 11th successive match across all competitions against Valencia. The 27-year-old came off the bench in the 84th minute of the 3-0 La Liga victory, after Madrid had scored their final goal in the 75th minute.
His restricted minutes have raised concerns among Moroccan supporters. An insider identified as Youssef, described as close to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), expressed concern that insufficient match fitness could leave Diaz vulnerable to fatigue during a tournament.
Diaz has scored 15 goals in 34 appearances for Morocco. At Madrid, Arda Guler and summer arrival Yan Diomande have been preferred on the right side of the attack.
Madrid signed Diaz from Manchester City in January 2019. He later spent three seasons on loan at AC Milan before returning in the summer of 2023. His role was also largely as a substitute under Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso, before Jose Mourinho’s tenure.
