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Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho Welcomes Return Of Playmaker Kaka
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has welcomed the return of Kaka, and lamented over the season-ending operation Gonzago Higuain must undergo.
Jan 2, 2011 5:45:00 PM
By Rick D'Andrea
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has welcomed the return of playmaker Kaka from a knee injury, and hopes to use the Brazilian off the bench when the Blancos meet Getafe.
The Portuguese tactician also spoke about the disappointment of the season-ending knee injury to striker Gonzalo Higuain, as the forward will need to undergo surgery after initial reports he would not.
"Against Getafe, Kaka will not be a starter," the 'Special One' affirmed in a pre-match press conference. "For the moment, I will give him 15-20 minutes.
"He is a fantastic professional, who has worked incredibly hard with a trainer who has been close to him throughout the journey. When he returns, we will welcome him.
"There is no doubt Gonzalo will need to be operated. Some people had spoken about a recovery without surgery. Now, he has changed his mind and he will need to undergo an operation.
"It is a shame because Higuain is a fantastic person and we will lose him for the remainder of the season.
"Kaka was missing from our side for six months, and we were able to create a certain squad. Now, we must create another minus Higuain. The formation must adapt to the circumstances, and we must create an equilibrium knowing that we have many matches still to play.
"Certain players will need to provide cover in roles that are not their own, with another system of playing. For me, it is a new challenge with little time to teach it.
"Between now and our match in Lyon [against Lyon in the Champions League Round of 16], we will play 14 times," he concluded.
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The Portuguese tactician also spoke about the disappointment of the season-ending knee injury to striker Gonzalo Higuain, as the forward will need to undergo surgery after initial reports he would not.
"Against Getafe, Kaka will not be a starter," the 'Special One' affirmed in a pre-match press conference. "For the moment, I will give him 15-20 minutes.
"He is a fantastic professional, who has worked incredibly hard with a trainer who has been close to him throughout the journey. When he returns, we will welcome him.
"There is no doubt Gonzalo will need to be operated. Some people had spoken about a recovery without surgery. Now, he has changed his mind and he will need to undergo an operation.
"It is a shame because Higuain is a fantastic person and we will lose him for the remainder of the season.
"Kaka was missing from our side for six months, and we were able to create a certain squad. Now, we must create another minus Higuain. The formation must adapt to the circumstances, and we must create an equilibrium knowing that we have many matches still to play.
"Certain players will need to provide cover in roles that are not their own, with another system of playing. For me, it is a new challenge with little time to teach it.
"Between now and our match in Lyon [against Lyon in the Champions League Round of 16], we will play 14 times," he concluded.
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