Diomande absence overshadows Real Madrid trip to Teresa Herrera | OneFootball

José Mourinho has left record signing Yan Diomande out of Real Madrid’s trip to Riazor for the Teresa Herrera Trophy. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, recent returnees Marc Cucurella, Kylian Mbappé, Ibrahima Konaté and Aurélien Tchouameni will also stay in Madrid and watch on television.

Diomande, the Ivorian who has been training with his new team-mates at Valdebebas, will continue his pre-season programme in Madrid. Signed for €135 million, the most expensive deal in the club’s history, he will not make his debut yet.

The travelling squad closely resembles the groups used against Fiorentina in Austria and Ferencvaros in Hungary. Dumfries, Bernardo Silva and Carlos Espí are included, with Vinícius to lead the side as he builds fitness after limited sessions.

Huijsen returns after a knock, while Raúl Asencio again misses out as the club seek him a move.

Academy players keep their places under Mourinho this pre-season, among them centre-back Joan Martinez, midfielder Cestero and winger Alexis Ciria.

Deportivo host the 81st Teresa Herrera Trophy at Riazor on Wednesday at 21:00, shortly after the announced eclipse, which will be clearly visible in A Coruña and is set to attract many onlookers.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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