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Kaka: I am not the KingThursday 2 November, 2006Kaka has laughed off Carlo Ancelotti’s suggestion he’s “better than Ronaldinho†after his spectacular Champions League hat-trick.
“I am happy that my Coach said that, but I still have a long way to go and need to improve in many areas,†said the Milan star.
He netted the first three goals in their 4-1 victory over Anderlecht last night, Alberto Gilardino bagging the final strike.
Ancelotti claimed in his post-match comments that Kaka is “the most decisive player in the world right now,†more so than Ronaldinho.
“Ronaldinho has always been an idol for me and I watched him with great interest at Paris Saint-Germain and in Brazil,†continued the youngster.
“I’d never scored a hat-trick in the Champions League, so the third goal was very special for me. I also enjoyed the second in combination with Marcos Cafu.â€
Kaka had a dip in form, but has certainly rediscovered his shape with this hat-trick. Some in the Italian media would say it was because he has worked through his personality clash with Ancelotti, as they bickered in front of the cameras in a Serie A match last month.
“MilanLab have all my tests from this season and my fitness levels have always been stable. I didn’t have an argument with Ancelotti. He asked me something and I said I wasn’t entirely happy with it, but that I would adapt. After all, he is the Coach and it’s my job to follow his orders.â€
The debate was a tactical one, and Kaka proved how effective he could be in support of two strikers last night rather than as part of a Christmas Tree formation.
“I prefer playing as a Trequartista, as I like to run at the goal from distance. However, I want to always learn and become a more complete player, so I have to try every system and new positions to improve.â€
The Rossoneri need just one point from their remaining two Champions League Group H games to be secure of qualification for the next round, but currently lie 14 points adrift of Serie A joint leaders Inter and Palermo.
“Unfortunately the start from eight points down caused us some problems, but we have the time to recover and will give it a go, especially now we’re relatively secure in Europe,†added Kaka.
The Selecao hero also gave some advice to fellow countryman Adriano, who is in Rio de Janeiro for a period of rest and recuperation.
“This is a tough time for Adriano and he has to try to stay relaxed. He needs to know he’s an important player for Inter, Brazil and world football.â€
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