There's no place for Rafa, and Dax the Destroyer won't have to work nearly as hard with with Henry, Luke/KFC and Kaka in front of him.
Cooper
Henry----Kaka---Richards
Rafa-----Dax
Lade----Pearce----Conde---Solli/Barklage
Meara
Its not hard to fit them on the field together (3 DP's) and still have them playign in their strongest positions. It is true this set up would leave our left flank a bit exposed but as long as Dax and the defnders can rotate coverage over when needed it can be minimized.
Henry is a strong left channel, cut inside to goal player and could move up to play a secong forward and have Lade push up and Dax pull back and Peace wider.
Kaka could roam the center and use his size, pace and techincal skill to carve open the defense.
Richards can stil play wide and use his pace to unsettle the backline.
Rafa could actually play his best position, deep lying playmaker and not have as much defensive responsibility as Dax and hit those great deep balls and through balls. Lindpepre could always come in here if we are up against a team exposing Rafa's lack of mobility.
The back line is unchanged and Cooper can play the target #9 centerforward role.
All that said, i don't believe Kaka rumor at all. So kinda moot point.