Real’s Kaka blames poor year on injuries

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MADRID, Spain — Kaka has blamed his poor form with Real Madrid in his debut season on various injuries.

Kaka says they affected him physically and that he "suffered a lot when the injuries started. When I’m physically well, my quality will show."

The Brazil playmaker says a groin problem followed by a thigh injury forced him to be sidelined for 45 days. He returned on Saturday to score the winning goal in a 2-1 victory at Zaragoza.

Kaka says "in no moment did I think about leaving Real Madrid" and that "my moment with the club will come."

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