Diao set for exit?

Last updated : 02 February 2004 By Adam Bryant

"I have often been injured," said the Senegalese midfielder. "At your best, you are not sure of playing at Liverpool so, at 60 percent, you have no chance.

"I am living a very, very difficult situation. Moreover, I can't say anything.

"I can't complain. I just have to shut up and get cured. I can't ask for anything.

"This season, Gerard Houllier has changed his tactics to play only one defensive midfielder. It is true, it put me off a bit.

"If I was at my best, I could think about leaving but not now.

"I will try to be good at the African Cup of Nations before trying to get a place at Liverpool.

"If, before the end of the season, I see there is no chance, then we will think about something else."