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Real suffer massive Kaka blow

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 06/08/2010
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Real Madrid have confirmed that Brazilian ace Kaka will be sidelined for at least three months after undergoing surgery on an injury to his left knee.

The 28-year-old forward struggled for fitness at the World Cup finals earlier this summer and reported a problem during training with Real on Wednesday.

A club statement confirmed: "After arriving at pre-season camp in Los Angeles and while undergoing the pertinent medical prior to training with the team, Kaka mentioned discomfort in his left knee.

"Upon further review and after several complementary tests, it is suspected that there may be an injury to the meniscus.

"Arthroscopic surgery confirmed an injury to the left meniscus with minimal inflammation of the cartilage. The player is expected to miss three to four months."

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