have an added incentive to beat Brazil in World Cup
qualifying.
Kaka is expecting Argentina to display an even greater desire to
beat Brazil on Thursday given their poor start to World Cup
qualifying.
Gerardo Martino's men have claimed just one point from games
with Ecuador and Paraguay and require a win in Buenos Aires to
kick-start their bid to reach Russia in three years.
The home side will be without talisman Lionel Messi, while
Carlos Tevez is also unlikely to be passed fit.
But their troubles make them more dangerous opponents,
according to Orlando City's Kaka.
He told Globoesporte: "They have not won a match yet. It is one
more motivation to beat Brazil. They will have that chance on
Thursday. We come from a good game against Venezuela [a
3-1 win] and we need to keep that pace."
The former AC Milan and Real Madrid playmaker's importance
to Brazil has waned over recent years, but he is hoping to earn
a place in Dunga's starting XI at Estadio Monumental.
"Of course everyone wants to play, but it's important everyone
knows their responsibility. I'm not here to be on the bench," he
said. "I am here to fight for a place, but always in a fair, correct,
way and with respect for the coach's position.
"I come after a good end to the season [Orlando failed to make
the MLS play-offs] without physical problems, and ready to fight
for a spot."
Kaka, 33, is hoping Brazil can replicate their 3-1 win of 2009
which clinched a berth at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
He said: "It's not easy to play against Argentina. It is always a
great game. We know how difficult it will be but we can win.
"We have the experience of 2009. It was a nice game because
we claimed a place at the 2010 World Cup. I remember much of
the party that we had after the match."
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