Kaka out of Real side

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will not risk Kaka for their Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.

The former AC Milan man is still struggling with a leg injury he sustained last month against Real Sociedad and is one of a long list of players missing from the squad.

Ricardo Carvalho, Angel Di Maria, Marcelo and Alvaro Arbeloa will all be absent for Zagreb’s visit.

“I cannot say my formation, but the players who have spoken in the press conferences this week will be starting,” Mourinho said.

“Kaka still has a little problem, but he has overcome the injury. We do not want him to return to the pitch unless he is 100 per cent.”

“As for Sergio Ramos, I do not know if he will play on the flank, it all depends. He is playing brilliantly in a centre-back role.”

Mourinho praised Lassana Diarra who will get the nod against the Croatian side.

“Lass is a starter and he can do everything, play in the middle, on the wings or as an offensive midfielder. He has character and he will play tomorrow,” Mourinho said.

“We are top of the group with 12 points from four wins and we want to stay in first place. We want to play well tomorrow (Tuesday) and entertain the fans.”

Real Madrid defeated Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 in their opening group fixture.