Kaka Wants Double Present
AC Milan will face local rivals Internazionale on May 4 in a crucial clash that could either boost or dash Milan’s hopes of earning Champions League qualification, and could either solidify or upset Inter’s hopes of retaining the Scudetto.
The Rossoneri have lost their last three derby encounters, including a 2-1 Serie A defeat back in December.
And Kaka, who turned 26 today, hopes his side can rediscover their winning ways against the Nerazzurri, recalling the satisfaction he has felt when on the victorious end of such clashes.
“Winning the derby has a very special taste to it,” said the Brazilian. “When I first arrived we used to win it all the time, but now for the past two or three years things have changed.
“We’ve got to turn that trend around, as a great deal of our future is tied up in beating Inter.”
Wonderful
It has now been five seasons since Kaka moved to Italy from Sao Paulo as a promising 21-year-old. In that time he has established himself as arguably the best player in the world, having been awarded both the FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or titles last year.
And with Milan legend Paolo Maldini likely to retire at the end of the season, and strong rumours that Gennaro Gattuso will leave Italy following an indifferent campaign, Kaka is among the favourites to be named the new Rossoneri captain – an honour he would be delighted to accept.
“One day I would love to wear it,” Kaka told Milan Channel. “I am currently learning from Maldini and if one day it does happen, it would be wonderful for me.
“The team is very close to Milan and when you have played together a long time you know everything about each other. That is the secret of a winning side – we all learn from one another.
“For example, I try to treat Alexandre Pato the same way the others treated me when I arrived, I try to protect and coddle him a little bit. He will learn too.”
Tired
Kaka is one of several Milan players this term to have suffered injury problems, an issue which has decimated the ageing squad at times throughout the season.
And the Brazilian insists that the problem lies in the hectic schedules the top clubs must endure.
“There are too many games,” he said. “Players get tired physically and in terms of motivation, as isn’t easy to be constantly focused.
“The injuries reflect this schedule.”
Mike Maguire
The Rossoneri have lost their last three derby encounters, including a 2-1 Serie A defeat back in December.
And Kaka, who turned 26 today, hopes his side can rediscover their winning ways against the Nerazzurri, recalling the satisfaction he has felt when on the victorious end of such clashes.
“Winning the derby has a very special taste to it,” said the Brazilian. “When I first arrived we used to win it all the time, but now for the past two or three years things have changed.
“We’ve got to turn that trend around, as a great deal of our future is tied up in beating Inter.”
Wonderful
It has now been five seasons since Kaka moved to Italy from Sao Paulo as a promising 21-year-old. In that time he has established himself as arguably the best player in the world, having been awarded both the FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or titles last year.
And with Milan legend Paolo Maldini likely to retire at the end of the season, and strong rumours that Gennaro Gattuso will leave Italy following an indifferent campaign, Kaka is among the favourites to be named the new Rossoneri captain – an honour he would be delighted to accept.
“One day I would love to wear it,” Kaka told Milan Channel. “I am currently learning from Maldini and if one day it does happen, it would be wonderful for me.
“The team is very close to Milan and when you have played together a long time you know everything about each other. That is the secret of a winning side – we all learn from one another.
“For example, I try to treat Alexandre Pato the same way the others treated me when I arrived, I try to protect and coddle him a little bit. He will learn too.”
Tired
Kaka is one of several Milan players this term to have suffered injury problems, an issue which has decimated the ageing squad at times throughout the season.
And the Brazilian insists that the problem lies in the hectic schedules the top clubs must endure.
“There are too many games,” he said. “Players get tired physically and in terms of motivation, as isn’t easy to be constantly focused.
“The injuries reflect this schedule.”
Mike Maguire
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