European football preview: Kaka set for AC Milan start

Brazil midfielder Kaka is poised to start for AC Milan this weekend in his first Serie A match since returning to Italy from Real Madrid.

The 2007 World Player of the Year, 31, who rejoined Milan on a two-year deal on 2 September, left for Real in 2009 for a then-world record £56m.
"I think he'll be a starter," said Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri, whose sixth-placed side face Torino.
"He's in good physical shape. He's a bit excited for his debut."

Returning hero Kaka

• Born: 22 April 1982
• Previous clubs: Sao Paulo, Real Madrid
• Joined Milan in 2003 for his first spell
• Made 268 appearances in six seasons at the Rossoneri, scoring 95 goals
• Honours: one Serie A title, one Uefa Champions League, one Uefa Super Cup, one Fifa Club World Cup

Kaka, who won the Champions League and a league title during a six-year spell with Milan, admits he feels "like a kid" ahead of his return.

And he insists he will be able to fit in to the current team alongside young Italy attacking duo Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy.
"It's been a good week and we're working well," he said. "I've met both Balotelli and El Shaarawy and they seem good guys. We can all play together. There's a lot of respect among the players here."