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Rocky Times For Diarra?
Reports coming out of Madrid suggest that Mohamadou Diarra could be headed for a lengthy spell on the Merengue bench.

The problems are said to have started following some comments made by Diarra during an interview with a French television station, indirectly criticizing Fabio Capello.

He has yet to play for Real Madrid since, and given Capello’s penchant of stamping down on any kind of indiscipline, more action is expected.

Under the circumstances, Fernando Gago’s arrival has hardly helped matters, with the Argentine youngster expected to take up precisely Diarra’s spot in the first eleven.

The only ray of hope is that Capello favourite Emerson is having an indifferent season, something that gives the Mali international a chance of starting alongside Gago.

However, there are also suggestions that Capello will rethink his strategy over the winter, and that Gago and Guti could comprise Real’s midfield, with Beckham starting on the right and helping out with the defensive work.


Goal.com

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They won't do that mistake again.

I wouldn't be surprised if they did.

Sissoko is an amazing player. He's injuried atm, that's why he's not playing. Soon you'll change your opinion.

I know he's injured... I've seen him play a lot since the start of the season so my opinion won't change. Stupid Benitez kept fielding Gerrard at the right in order to have Sissoko on... you know Stevie G is not my favorite player but I'd bench Sissoko without a second thought!! He's good, nothing more, nothing special.

It's a shame for Vieira in my opinion that he's compared with Sissoko.

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I wouldn't be surprised if they did.
I know he's injured... I've seen him play a lot since the start of the season so my opinion won't change. Stupid Benitez kept fielding Gerrard at the right in order to have Sissoko on... you know Stevie G is not my favorite player but I'd bench Sissoko without a second thought!! He's good, nothing more, nothing special.

It's a shame for Vieira in my opinion that he's compared with Sissoko.

Sissoko deserves the first 11 in Liverpool.

Xabi Alonso and Gerrard don't have the same defensive power that the Mali-born has. That's why they had problems against a quick team like Arsenal.