Cassano, Diarra Real Madrid futures in doubt

The futures at Real Madrid of Antonio Cassano and Mahamadou Diarra are in serious doubt.
 
The Real duo haven't seen action since being caught on French television criticising coach Fabio Capello and more action is expected in the coming weeks.

Cassano is already being touted to Italian clubs, with the former Roma man having no future at the Santiago Bernabeu. AS says the striker is also becoming more and more isolated inside the Real dressing room.

Diarra, meanwhile, is also in a difficult position. Once regarded as a virtual first-choice the Mali ace could be set for an extended spell on the sidelines as Capello uses new signing Fernando Gago as his first-choice holding midfielder after Spain's winter recess.