Milan set to miss influential Kaká
Sunday, February 8, 2009
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AC Milan attacking midfielder Kaká could miss the UEFA Cup Round of 32 tie against Werder Bremen after suffering a left-foot injury during the Rossoneri's 1-1 home draw against Reggina Calcio in Serie A on Saturday.
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AC Milan attacking midfielder Kaká could miss the UEFA Cup Round of 32 tie against Werder Bremen after suffering a left-foot injury during the Rossoneri's 1-1 home draw against Reggina Calcio on Saturday.
Prolific scorer
Kaká, who scored his eleventh goal in 20 games this season with an equaliser from the penalty spot, was forced out with 12 minutes remaining of a match that left Milan eight points behind Serie A leaders FC Internazionale Milano. A statement on the club's website read: "Kaká is expected to be out of action for 15 days."
Derby absence
Therefore, the 26-year-old will miss the friendly between Brazil and Italy on Tuesday, the Milan derby against Inter on Sunday night, the first leg in the UEFA Cup Round of 32 in Germany on 18 February, and will also be a doubt for the return leg at San Siro eight days later.