AC Milan v Celtic: Injured Kaka won’t take pay

Injured AC Milan forward Kaka has decided against collecting his wages until he returns to full fitness.

Kaka wants nothing but 'moral support and affection' from Milan as he recovers. Picture: AFP

The Brazil international was injured during the second half of Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Torino – his first competitive game since he moved back to Italy after a four-year spell at Real Madrid – and will miss tomorrow night’s Champions League Group H clash against Celtic.

Kaka sustained an adductor muscle injury in his left thigh and will undergo further tests in nine days’ time to confirm the exact recovery period.

“Yesterday was a tough day for me as I found out about my injury,” he told acmilan.com. “I certainly didn’t expect this type of injury at this time. It has been hard and difficult.

“I have decided that I don’t want anything from Milan except their (moral) support and affection. Until I am fit again and ready to play, I have decided not to receive my wages.

“I have already started the recovery process. The affection I have felt in recent days gives me the added motivation to get fit as soon as possible.”

Kaka’s injury is a further blow to Milan. The Rossoneri also lost captain Riccardo Montolivo (thigh) and midfielder Andrea Poli (leg) at the weekend while forward Stephan El Shaarawy is doubtful for the Celtic game with a thigh injury.

Defenders Ignazio Abate, Mattia De Sciglio, Matias Silvestre and Daniele Bonera and striker Giampaolo Pazzini are also out.