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Kaka Injury: Updates on Orlando City Star’s Status and Return
Orlando City captain Kaka will not be able to participate in Copa America Centenario for the Brazil national team due to a muscle injury.Continue for updates.
Ganso to Replace Kaka in Copa America Centenario Wednesday, June 1 Brazilian journalist Paulo Freitas reported the news on Kaka, citing former goalkeeper and general national team coordinator Gilmar Rinaldi as the source of information.
Orlando City SC confirmed Kaka's status, and Freitas added the 34-year-old would need 15-20 days without training.
Jack Lang of ESPN FC highlighted how Brazil have had to do considerable roster reshuffling even before Kaka's injury:
Brazil begins their Copa America tournament on Saturday with a match against Ecuador. The Canarinho have won the continental football competition title eight times, which ranks third to Uruguay's 15 and Argentina's 14.
This year marks the first time the tournament won't...
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