“Some wondered if Yan Diomandé…”: Hervé Renard responds to critics of Real Madrid's record recruit

Hervé Renard announced his first squad since returning to coach the Ivory Coast national team, including Yan Diomandé, despite criticism regarding his start at Real Madrid. The coach made an ironic comment about doubts raised by the Spanish press regarding Diomandé's place in the national team. Transferred for 125 million euros, Diomandé faced a tough start but has recently secured two consecutive starts in the league.