after he netted his first goal in his second spell
at San Siro in the 1-1 draw with Lazio on
Wednesday
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri has
said Kaka is on a mission to prove he's "still a
champion" since returning to San Siro in
September.
The former Real Madrid ace netted his first
goal in his second spell for the club in the 1-1
stalemate with Lazio on Wednesday, exquisitely
curling beyond goalkeeper Federico Marchetti
from the edge of the area on 54 minutes.
Defender Michael Ciani levelled matters 18
minutes later but, despite the result, Allegri
sung the praises of the Brazilian midfielder,
whom he claims is a paradigm for the younger
generation of Rossoneri stars.
"Kaka achieved great things with Milan and he
wants to prove he's still a champion," the
coach told Sky Sport Italia .
"He's a humble guy and knows technique is
not enough to stay at the top level, so he sets
the example for younger players.
"As well as bringing a champion back to Italy,
Milan have brought in an example in how to
train and be a professional football player."
Striker Mario Balotelli had come in for some
criticism from Allegri in the 3-2 defeat to
Parma on Sunday, describing his performance
as " poor ", but the 46-year-old could find no
fault with the forward's efforts on Wednesday.
"Balotelli had a good game," he added. "He
worked hard and attacked the space, which
was not easy against Lazio. I am happy with his
performance."
Kaka, who quit the Italian giants for Real
Madrid in 2009, endured an indifferent four-
year spell in the Spanish capital, before re-
signing for Milan on a free transfer in
September.
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