Real Madrid’s Kaka Optimistic Over Return From Injury

Real Madrid ace Kaka claims he is winning the battle against injury, and he could be back in action this weekend against Sporting Gijon as long as the game goes ahead.

The clash could be postponed along with the remainder of the Liga round 30 calendar due to a proposed strike from the LFP over TV rights.

The Brazilian said via Twitter: “This is a very important week for my knee, I hope it all goes well.”

Kaka has been out of action since the start of the month when Madrid confirmed he was suffering from a problem to his left knee – the one he had surgery on in August.

However, he is expected to be available for coach Jose Mourinho this weekend.

But games in La Liga may be subject to disruption as the LFP is currently embroiled in a battle against the Spanish government over television rights.

The league wants to stage the strike in protest against the government’s stance over current broadcast rules which air a free game per matchday on national television.

The LFP are calling for the arrangement to be scrapped, believing such action will allow clubs to negotiate better deals, but the government seem unwilling to budge.

A case will be heard by Spanish judges on Tuesday in a bid to resolve the dispute.