Brazil midfielder Kaka says he has no qualms at starting on the bench for his country.
Midfielder happy with Brazil situation
Brazil midfielder Kaka says he has no qualms at starting on the bench for his country.
Kaka was voted the best player in last year's UEFA Champions League as he finished as top scorer with 10 goals, helping Milan to win the trophy.
But despite his success at club level, the midfielder, who started on the substitute's bench when Brazil played Algeria in a friendly last month, has no problem with the competition for places at national level and agrees with coach Dunga's decision.
"Ever since he (Dunga) took over, he has said that nobody has a guaranteed place in the team and I think that's fair," he said.
"That's how it has to be, everybody has to win his place. I think it's a fair way to pick the team."
Tired
Kaka controversially requested to skip the Copa America in Venezuela in June and July - which was won by Brazil - along with Barcelona's Ronaldinho, citing they were tired following the long European season.
"I was on the physical limit," said Kaka. "I wasn't frustrated exactly because I'm aware of what I've achieved. What I have done is a memory for me, a landmark in my life."
Kaka featured in the second half of the Algeria game as Brazil won 2-0 and has been included in the squad for the forthcoming friendlies against the United States in Chicago on Sunday and against Mexico in Boston three days later.
Move
He has recently been linked with a move to Real Madrid and confirmed he may leave Milan before his contract expires in 2011.
"This year at least I will continue at Milan," he said. "But further ahead, I don't know. I'm happy and my family have adapted to Italy but it depends on Milan too."
