Restricted to a substitute role since the start of the season, Brahim Diaz only needed a little chance to impress his people. The young Spanish midfielder, full of confidence, delights at Real Madrid in every match. Enough to shock Spain!
This is called responding present. In recent weeks, Brahim Diaz has seized his chance by taking advantage of injuries. And it was not won. Returning from his loan from AC Milan, the 24-year-old midfielder knew that he was
arriving at Real Madrid in a supersub role. But yet, Carlo Ancelotti did not seem to show much interest in him in the first months of the season. Beyond his status as a substitute, even with limited choices in attack, the Italian technician did not even bring in his player. He only played 26 minutes in the first 8 games of the season.
But Vinicius Jr's injuries ended up making the Mister change his mind. And since then, Brahim Diaz never ceases to surprise. For his first start of the season against Las Palmas in La Liga , the Spanish midfielder, still coveted by Morocco, opened his goal counter. However, not enough to impress his coach who then made him play 15 minutes in total over the 5 matches that followed. But, without ever flinching, Brahim Diaz made his mark by once again seizing his chance in the Champions League. Starting twice then, he found the net again and provided himself with a decisive pass. As a result, this weekend, against Granada, Brahim Diaz started in the shoes of a starter and, once again, shook the nets . Beyond his goals, the former Manchester City player displays an impressive level which shocks Spain.
Spain calls for Brahim Diaz for selection!
This Sunday morning, the Spanish press only has eyes for the small left-handed midfielder. “He's a genius on the loose” is the title of AS , which gives him several pages in his newspaper, including its front page with a large “Hala Brahim” . Same story for Marca which also makes its headline on “Un chico” in reference to Brahim Diaz who was elected man of the match for this La Liga match. “He plays very well, he works hard. Wherever I put it, I'm very happy with it. He didn't have much importance at the beginning, but now he shows his quality,” Carlo Ancelotti also confided at a press conference. The player's entourage also confided to AS that he was never worried about his situation and had decided to wait until the right moment.
Aware of living his dream of being decisive as number 10 of Real Madrid, Brahim Diaz is enjoying it. After the match, he revealed the secret of his success: “I cut my socks off behind my calf to play like Bellingham and it works (laughs)” . With his recent performances, Brahim Diaz is also at the heart of the selection debates. The Spanish press is calling for him with La Roja quickly as the Euro approaches. Coveted by Morocco with whom he is discussing, Brahim Diaz will almost certainly not go to the CAN according to Marca which explains that the player, who still wants Spain, will necessarily have to make a choice in 2024. But Morocco, who dreamed of having him for the next CAN, should not be the priority of the native of Malaga, who does not want to take the risk of losing his place at Real Madrid. And if there is still a long way to go, media pressure could well push the Spanish coach, Luis de la Fuente, to call him next March. In any case, if he continues like this, it will even be obvious.