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Real Madrid Lose Diarra For Three Months

Los Merengues’ worst fears concerning Diarra’s knee injury have been realised after the latest round of tests verified that he will be sidelined for longer than the expected six weeks.

Dec 5, 2008 1:51:03 AM

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Real Madrid holding midfielder Mahamadou Diarra was initially only expected to be ruled out for a month and a half due to a knee injury.

But following a more comprehensive examination, it has now been confirmed that the Malian’s lay-off time will double the preliminary estimate as he is now projected to be sideline for three months at the very least.

The 27 year old travelled to his former hometown club of Lyon to seek a consultation with Dr. Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet where he was told that he would require arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

It’s a non-invasive surgical procedure that Ruud van Nistelrooy was hoping to undergo to cure his own knee problems last month but it was deemed unsuitable for the Dutchman.

Diarra’s long-term absence will put even more strain on Madrid’s thinning squad as they now only have Fernando Gago and Javi Garcia at their disposal in the defensive midfield role.

KS Leong, Goal.com