KAKA WARY OF MOTIVATED ARGENTINA
The former Real Madrid and AC Milan
playmaker believes the Selecao's arch-rivals
will be desperate to put their campaign back
on track after a disappointing opening
Kaka is expecting Argentina to display an
even greater desire to beat Brazil on
Thursday given their poor start to World Cup
qualifying.
Gerardo Martino's men have claimed just one
point from games with Ecuador and Paraguay
and require a win in Buenos Aires to kick-
start their bid to reach Russia in three years.
The home side will be without talisman Lionel
Messi, while Carlos Tevez is also unlikely to
be passed fit.
But their troubles make them more dangerous
opponents, according to Orlando City's Kaka.
He told Globoesporte : "They have not won a
match yet. It is one more motivation to beat
Brazil. They will have that chance on
Thursday. We come from a good game
against Venezuela [a 3-1 win] and we need to
keep that pace."
The former AC Milan and Real Madrid
playmaker's importance to Brazil has waned
over recent years, but he is hoping to earn a
place in Dunga's starting XI at
Estadio Monumental.
"Of course everyone wants to play, but it's
important everyone knows their
responsibility. I'm not here to be on the
bench," he said. "I am here to fight for a
place, but always in a fair, correct, way and
with respect for the coach's position.
"I come after a good end to the season
[Orlando failed to make the MLS play-
offs] without physical problems, and ready to
fight for a spot."
Kaka, 33, is hoping Brazil can replicate their
3-1 win of 2009 which clinched a berth at the
2010 World Cup in South Africa.
He said: "It's not easy to play against
Argentina. It is always a great game. We
know how difficult it will be but we can win.
"We have the experience of 2009. It was a
nice game because we claimed a place at
the 2010 World Cup. I remember much of the
party that we had after the match."
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