Coaching staff leave Díaz out of Real Madrid's first friendly to give him extra rest
Moroccan international Brahim Díaz will miss Real Madrid's first pre-season friendly, after the coaching staff granted him extra rest following his standout World Cup run with Morocco.
Real Madrid's Moroccan winger Brahim Díaz will miss his team's first pre-season friendly, after the coaching staff decided to grant him extra rest in recognition of his significant contribution with Morocco at the World Cup.
The manager was keen not to overload a player who went through a demanding international season, opting instead to give him more time to recover physically and mentally before gradually joining the squad's pre-season programme, with a return expected in the coming days.
Real Madrid are counting on Díaz as one of their key attacking assets this season, thanks to his high technical quality and ability to make a difference in the final third, which is why the club is managing his return with caution.
The club has not yet confirmed an exact date for Díaz's return to full training, with the decision resting on the medical staff's assessment of his physical condition in the coming days.