Kaka back in Brazil squad

Real Madrid midfielder Kaka today earned a recall to the Brazil squad for the first time since the 2010 World Cup finals for the international friendlies against Gabon and Egypt.

The 29-year-old has been impressive in recent weeks under Jose Mourinho after finally earning a regular place following lengthy injury problems.

The former AC Milan star wrote on his official Facebook and Twitter accounts: “I’m very happy to return to the national team.

“After a long time, the emotion of coming back is very big. Thanks to all those who, like me, where waiting for this moment.”

It is a first call-up for Kaka under coach Mano Menezes, who said: “I think of Kaka as I do Ronaldinho: as players with experience in the national team, who can share the responsibilities.

“His return is logical for all that he has done in the last few months. I had always said that he would be back as soon he recovered and now he has a good chance.”

Menezes only called up players based abroad so as not to interfere with the domestic league, which is entering its final stages.

Brazil meet Gabon in Libreville on November 10 before taking on Egypt in Doha four days later.

The Brazil squad is: Neto (Fiorentina), Diego Alves (Valencia); Daniel Alves (Barcelona), Fabio (Manchester United), Adriano (Barcelona), Alex Sandro (Porto), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Thiago Silva (AC Milan), David Luiz (Chelsea), Luisao (Benfica); Lucas Leiva (Liverpool), Elias (Sporting Lisbon), Sandro (Tottenham), Luiz Gustavo (Bayern Munich), Hernanes (Lazio), Bruno Cesar (Benfica), Fernandinho (Shakhtar Donetsk), Kaka (Real Madrid), Dudu (Dynamo Kiev), William (Shakhtar Donetsk); Kleber (Porto), Jonas (Valencia), Hulk (Porto).