Real Madrid and France defensive midfield Lassana Diarra has been ruled out of the World Cup finals with an intestinal problem. The news will come as a massive blow for Les Blues as Diarra was penciled in as a major player in an uncertain French side. Diarra played in ten World Cup qualifying games and 23 games for Real Madrid this term.
Real Madrid and French forward Karim Benzema has declared that he is ‘hungry’ again following an extremely disappointing season with the nine times European Champions. Benzema signed from Lyon in the summer, but has failed to make the desired impact at the Bernabeu – scoring only seven goals in 25 appearances for Los Blancos. Former Arsenal captain William Gallas is also confident that he can make an impact this summer as he declared himself fit for the tournament after suffering a number of injuries.
French midfielder Samir Nasri has suffered a broken leg at a pre-season camp in Austria on tour with his club Arsenal. The Frenchman fractured his right fibula during a training match and now faces a lay-off of up to three months.
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