Kaka fears God? There's no such thing in Christianity...


I see you're trying hard to save your soul... don't think God's not watching you.

Why are we hijacking this "Kaka thread" with the captain-issue?

Yeah, why? My guess is because he wants to be Milan captain in the near future, but for the sake of the forum, there could/should be a dedicated 'Milan Captain' thread if the need arises.

Actually, there is one if I'm not correct,..

As a matter of fact, you are correct. There is one. Clicky

Not really

It just came up with I was brainstorming with Tennie, considering she worked in a church

(from the ticker on acmilan.com's italian page)



[The player Kaka was today examined by Professor Martens who he has seen before in recent months. Professor Martens has confirmed swelling in the player's knee and has prescribed another 15 days of rest and therapy.]

Hopefully no further problems will arise after these 15 days. Looks like he won't get to start the first match of the season

It's for the better. We have other players that can fill in for him right now, and our team seem to have done fine even without him (for example that match against Juventus). I'd much rather he get the rest.

It's for the better that he's still out injured??

We do have people to cover him now, but still you will always miss a player like Kaka, not just him not playing but his presence on the pitch gives everyone confidence. And these were just friendlies, you can't compare them with actual competitive matches in the league.

Hopefully there won't be anymore setbacks after this, especially because the Inter game come really early this season.

But until he comes back we'll probably play Seedorf, Ronaldinho and Pato in attack

I didn't say that. It's for the better that he's given the time to rest. We have a major presence that can fill in for him right now. Not just Seedorf. But a major presence that performed well in the game against Belgium.

Of course I dont' want anymore setbacks. But a fully healed Kaka is morei mportant to me than anything else.

Well ofcourse I want a fully fit Kaka before he sets foot on the training pitch let alone in a match. Last season he was pushed into matches countless times before he was fully ready, namely against Arsenal.

Even though I want him to come in as soon as possible, I don't want that to happen at the expence of his fitness so I'm hoping that they'll let him fully recover before pushing him back in.

But even though we have Ronaldinho this season it doesn't mean that Kaka won't be missed. R10 is still getting into shape himself and I'm thinking Pato will need some time to find his footing in the league. So with Pippo and Boriello both out we'll need Seedorf to be at his best

And that's why I think Seedorf will be key in the opening game. Hopefully Kaka' recovers early but we don't wanna rush it ... I watched today's game Brazil against Belgium, Ronnie likes to play a chip-through ball over the top of defenders, and with Kaka and Pato's pace, they could leave the defenders chasing shadows.

9 days left to see how that all will unfold...

I would like Kaka to stay out for as long as needed. I'd also prefer he had a surgery and stayed out for even longer if that means he won't have the same problem again!

Yet again I totally agree

I don't want to risk Kaka into injury. We can't rush him. Ronaldinho is the appropriate reinforcement. I know that Kaka will be missed... I miss him... but I think Ronaldinho will help reduce pressure on him and stop all the players from marking Kaka all the time. They have more players to worry about. I don't think Pippo's injury is serious at all. In fact I wouldn't even call it an injury.

With nine goals, I think Pato is well on hiw way. Our team's attack is all set in my opinion.

It's just the defense I'm a bit worried about. Seedorf will step it up, because he knows when Kaka comes back his position is at risk.

Ronaldinho was very impressive in the game against Belgium and finally found even better form... he's very effective. Certainly the right investment. Some say a gamble, but I say well worth it!

People said it was a gamble only because of his fitness (or lack, thereof). But noone doubted his skill, because you can never lose talent. But I think the doubts came up because we couldn't get Ronaldo back to fitness. But Ronaldinho will definitely do well. And he seems really motivated about Milan, and if he gets to the Barca 2005/06 form, then I say that the UEFA cup, atleast, is ours cause he's one of the players who can take a team on his own shoulders all alone.

I don't agree in my opinion with that sentiment on R80. There are several things about Ronaldo I do agree with. He has had several major injuries in his career... and he has a bigger build. Ronaldinho on the other hand has never suffered a major injury in his career, and has a thin frame...

We got a real team here and our midfield has huge amounts of depth now.

What I said was the people's opinion I gleaned from reading the various blogs and articles.


Well, in terms of depth we have Brocchi, Emerson, Cardaccio and Viudez. The first two names, the less spoken of the better and the Uru-guys will really need to step up their game if they're called upon and we want to have a shot at the scudetto.

That's true. But I think people are underestimating how happy Ronaldinho was to move to Milan.

We have many more midfielders than that (I count the attacking mids, defensive mids too).

Ronaldo was very happy to move to Milan as well. But didn't get us anything cause we couldn't get him back to proper fitness. Emerson was very happy too. You get my point.


Midfielders we have (official roster): Emerson, Gattuso, Seedorf, Cardaccio, Pirlo, Ambrosini, Brocchi, Kaka, Ronaldinho, Flamini

That's 10 midfielders. We play 5 at one time, so that leaves 5 as our "depth". Right now Kaka is injured so we have 4 as depth. Of the 4, Emerson and Brocchi can't cut it. they're not good enough. Cardaccio is very inexperienced. We can't rely on him. So, basically, I'm saying is that, in case we do get 2 major injuries (God forbid, I don't wanna jinx it), we can pretty much say goodbye to the Scudetto.

**BIG POST ALERT**

Easy there!

there will be many instances during the course of this season, and many more over the course of future seasons when we will all be discussing how important Flamini is for Milan. Flamini gives us amazing depth. He will cover our @$$es when Gattuso is slow and ineffective and Ambro is playing averagely. His steady play will also allow Cardaccio time to grow into his own as a player, and not see minutes at unfair times like 0-0 vs. celtic like Yoann was shown, but maybe more like only once we're up 3-0 against Lazio, and then as he gains confidence make him more important. Flamini will also allow time for Emerson to recover to his near-best and potentially contribute at some moments this season without being off-form when he's needed. - We all know how Carlo loves his Defensive Midfielders. Lets not forget he is a really underrated passer and provides cover for Pirlo if necessary.

Our attacking midfield is deep as well by acquiring Dinho and Viudez. Now we have a pecking order. 1. Kaka 1. Dinho 1. Seedorf 4. Viudez

The three provide mutual cover for eachother in case of injury. Viudez has a short list of the greatest ever to learn from. I personally could not envy a young player more than i envy Viudez. He's got time on his hands and 3 of the best ever as his mentors. Viudez has a nice learning curve, but he's no slouch either and could be quite a talent sooner than later.

Even if these dreaded two injuries do occur in our AM, Carlo can put 2 strikers in and beef up the DMs..or play Christmas Tree? Our options are abundant now. Compare what we have now to what he had last season! Now a sure shot striking option would be luxurious..but Pato is only going to be better than the last time we saw him...Borriello beats having pathetic Gila..Pippo is Pippo...Promising Palo.

We're Scudetto Deep. Our striking department MAY have a question mark lingering over its head, but the potential is there for lots of world class goals from them. Not to mention the AT LEAST 20 that Kaka/Dinho/Seedorf will get.

We can't really compose a nicer roster than the one we have right now..the only things would be a proven great goal getter, a keeper, and a nice CB. Two might happen in the next week.

Mediaset has a LONG interview with Kaka. http://www.sportmediaset.it/calcio/articoli/15111/kakà

At work and can't translate now; will work on it if someone else hasn't gotten to it by the time I get home.

http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/aug26m.html

They dont cover the whole interview, but .. it will do for now

He's happy and eager to go... and certainly does not want to leave Milan... bad news for Chelsea fans who wanted him... lol He's not speaking like someone unhappy being at Milan at all... and now Sheva is back... I bet he's really happy...

Great news for us... I hope he's recovering quickly...

see even kaka likes mourinho, he can't be all that bad guys hahah

Please let's not start a discussion on that...person's...relative merits and faults here.

LOL! somehow i dont know why but i knew you would respond haha allright though i understand

kaka gave a very gud interview he is getting there to be the next big legend for milan

yeah he is by far my favorite player. He definetly deserves a shot at being captain.

If he's still here when it's his turn in the hierarchy, by all means.

do you think sheva will wear the armband again because hes considered hierarchy aswell...

I'd start Shevchenko from year 0 again if it were up to me.

That said, he's Silvio's pet so he'll probably retake his place. That'd put him after Kaladze on the list.

sighhhhhh

Kaka: I'm raring to go!
Tuesday 26 August, 2008
Kaka assures he’ll be back in action for Week 2, welcomes back Andriy Shevchenko and hasn’t the slightest intention of joining Chelsea.

“I am feeling much better and in the final stages of the physiotherapy,” said the Milan star who has been struggling with an inflammation of the knee tendon.

“In a few days I’ll be able to start training with the squad and get ready to begin the campaign. I think that after the break for international duty I’ll be in shape to play.”

It is great news for the Rossoneri, who feared a major setback after surgery on the knee in May failed to clear up this recurring problem.

With Ronaldinho and Alexandre Pato returning from the Olympics, Pippo Inzaghi and Marco Borriello injured, more responsibility falls on ‘new boy’ Shevchenko.

“Let’s just say Sheva is a special case, as he was part of the squad and left for a brief period, but he’s back now. I don’t think he’ll have any problem settling in.

“In any case, nobody has trouble at Milan, as the locker room atmosphere has always been wonderful. Everyone here is experienced, has a winning mentality, doesn’t cause trouble and there are no ego clashes. I think at the end of the day that is the team’s true strength.”

There have been reports that Shevchenko’s mysterious move – the details of which have been kept “confidential” – was made possible by giving Chelsea an option on £100m-rated Kaka.

“If someone has promised me to Roman Abramovich, then it certainly wasn’t me! I’m joking, of course, I have always said I am happy at Milan and while our objectives remain the same, I will stay here.

“My aim is to win, so is Milan’s, and you can see that from the efforts the club is making to strengthen the squad. While we’re in this kind of condition, I will stay at Milan.”

Transfer guru Adriano Galliani also point-blank denied that Kaka’s option was included in the Shevchenko move.

“In the Shevchenko negotiations we never, ever discussed Kaka,” said Galliani. “The fans need to relax, because we’ve been telling them this for two years.”

Another new arrival is Philippe Senderos, but Milan go into this weekend’s Serie A opener against Bologna without ever having really played as a team.

“It is true that there hasn’t been a real Milan pre-season get-together,” warned Kaka in an interview with Mediaset.

“Only now can we start to create our own identity. Nonetheless, this squad has won all it can in football and the primary objective is the Scudetto, even if I certainly wouldn’t mind the UEFA Cup.

“Inter are the ones to beat considering all they’ve done in the last few years, though Juventus have strengthened considerably and Roma always play good football. The surprise could be Fiorentina, who can certainly repeat their excellent last campaign.”

The Milan derby is in Week 5 and Kaka is already fired up to face Jose Mourinho’s side.

“I like Mourinho. We’ve met a few times and everyone who works with him says he’s a great Coach. He has this particular character, but it is also amusing, as he likes to provoke people.”

channel4.com

Kaka injures an inter player without touching him

Kaka said that he wants to get started in the next season in ITALY (NOT ENGLAND) yet... according to the Daily Crap Mail and Goal.Crap he's unhappy and wants to leave.. lol...

http://www.goal.com/en-US/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=836196

This just go on and on... it cites he is unhappy with Ronaldinho's arrival... yet he basically encouraged Ronaldinho to come to Milan...

This just never seems to end.. lol.

and kaka was upset bcoz we didnt let him go to olympics

Yeah... another piece of misinformation from goal.crap.

I'm personally just tired of their lies.

Kaka never said any of these things about Ronaldinho. The Channel4 site has direct quotations from him where he's excited to get ready for the new season.

Well, nowadays, hardly anyone reports news to inform, but to sell. At goal.com, it's the controversial stuff that is discussed and read more. They post news which can get them the most clicks, something that'll generate controversy. That's where they get the money from, based on the number of clicks and visits. I don't blame them for providing false news. But it should be the reader's discretion what to believe and what not to. Don't blame the website, they're merely making a living for themselves.

I felt sorry for Samuel, but that was hilarious! he has played since?

I think people will believe what they want to believe, regardless of which site the article is on.

Very true.

If you listen to what the Chelsea fans think then you would realise that they actually really believe that Kaka will be a Chelsea player next summer, even some more disillusioned ones believe that the deal will be done before this window closes on Monday. While you have Milan fans refusing to believe that even the idea of Milan actually talking to Chelsea about a possible Kaka move could be true.

Personally I don't think he'll leave anytime soon, atleast not until he's 30 or very close to it and Milan get the best years they could have out of him. Just like Sheva, they coould have sold his when he was younger for a big sum at the time but they didn't. Regardles what Galliani says, I don't believe that Milan need the money, especially not at the expense of their best player

Legend, unbelievable. I can't wait to see him and ronaldinho playing. DINHO DINHO KAKA KAKA DINHO DINHO KAKA

@han .. Are you reading this, even our Golden boy has been affected by this .. plague

Something else...there's this article on tribalfootball, which claims an official source, saying Meerseman has seen the inflammation and since it isn't subsiding, suggested the same treatment be continued for another 15 days.

Tribalfootball... well... has its weight in toilet paper.

Some of the articles seem made up completely...

that is rite the artilce is of 23rd it is ok becoz that means 15 days that is second game

Ricky is doing fine Jack, just saw him yesterday on milan channel during training, he was running on a special suface and didn't look like he was having any problems, they also did a test on his knee and it went well

You misunderstand...I want Seedorf and Viudez to get some playing time. Let's loan Ricky off to Munich as well.