Wednesday 8 August 2007

Dunga welcomes back Kaka & Ronaldinho


Brazil coach Dunga insists the decision by Kaka and Ronaldinho to miss last month's Copa America will not affect their international future.

Barcelona's Ronaldinho and AC Milan's Kaka have been included in Dunga's 22-man squad to play Algeria in Montpellier on August 22, but were excused from duty for the Copa America following long domestic seasons in Europe.

Ronaldinho featured as Barcelona finished second behind Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga, while Kaka played an instrumental role as AC Milan finished fourth in Serie A and won the Champions League.

"They missed the opportunity to win the Copa America, but I don't bare them any grudge," said Dunga.

"They are eligible players in this team. There are no personal problems. We just do the best for the national team."

Brazil landed an eighth Copa America title after beating Argentina 3-0 and Dunga insists the duo will not guaranteed an instant return to the side.

"We have no starters or replacements on paper," he added. "Each player has to book his place, each player has to conquer it."

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