The travelling and psycological fatigue are bad enough. It is not like he is at the hotel pool all day! Also, why does it need to be exactly like Di Maria? Everyone knows he runs like hell every single game (still doesnt make the top3 of players who run the most at Real though). There are a lot of ways to denfend, he is already improving. The way I view you arguying is pretty stupid (correct me if I am wrong): not like Di Maria, busted. Mourinho had some shit defending wingers throughout his career and made all of them thrive! One more thing, if Jose return and decide to go back to a 4-3-3, Mata can very well be the right winger (ala Joe Cole), since he will have protection!