Cicinho convinced Capello wants him at Real Madrid

Real Madrid fullback Cicinho is convinced coach Fabio Capello sees him as a long-term player.

The Brazilian, out for the season with a knee injury, revealed: "Capello's reaction surprised me a lot. The coach has been in regular contact with me, asking about my recovery."

"I saw his face at the moment of the injury and his expression has stayed on my mind. He and Mijatovic have stayed in constant contact with me, being very positive about my recovery."