If there is one player I would not like to see leave Real Madrid then after Cristiano Ronaldo that is Lassana Diarra.
How is he being even considered to be sold is out of my comprehension abilities. I mean, the guy has virtually performed in every match he has played. He is a fantastic defensive midfielder but again there is the problem of over staffing on part of Real Madrid.
We have too many players for that position. Gago, Khedira, Alonso, Grenaro and Diarra along with Lassana Diarra are all players that play in the position. Obviously only two of them can play in any given match and that is where the problem lies.
At least 2 of them have to leave. All are world class players and are worthy of playing for Real Madrid and this is where I think Real Madrid should be more considerate when they go on a rampage of signing the world’s best players.
We get too many players and end up selling them for nothing after a year or so. I would not sell Lassana Diarra for any price. I think he is that good of a player. His work ethic, stamina, tackling ability is unmatched even at Real Madrid.
Alonso has the better touch on the ball and his passing ability is cut above the rest but he does not have the stamina neither the positional sense to be nearly as effective as Lassana Diarra is when he plays in the center of the midfield.
One thing I do not understand is that, why is Mourinho not using Lassana Diarra as a right back just as he did at Chelsea when they were both together there. I mean, Pepe is not as good as a central defender as Sergio Ramos is. Why not move Ramos in the middle and Lass at right back.
Lass is a fantastic right back but has not been able to show it because of two reasons. One is that he has not played there for a season or two and second, is that he himself does not like to play in that position. I think he would be prepared to play as a right back only in an emergency situation otherwise I think central midfield is his home.
I think Marcelo should be kicked out for the big games as we would need stronger defense against teams like Manchester United or Barcelona so may be there is place for Lassana Diarra at Real Madrid.
The worst thing Real Madrid can do right now (or in January) is to sell Lassana Diarra. I think there was no need for Khedira. I think Mohammadou Diarra and Gago were capable back ups, though in any other team in the world they would be regular starters but this is Real Madrid for you.
Hope they do not sell another fantastic player, probably the best in the world at his position, I think Essien might have to say something about that but I don’t see anyone else challenging Diarra.
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