JOHANNESBURG (AP) — With Kaka struggling, Robinho is willing to change the way he plays to help Brazil gain more creativity at midfield at the World Cup.
Kaka is not yet at his best after a season plagued by injuries, and his lackluster performance in the opening match against North Korea may give Robinho the responsibility to lead Brazil in the team’s second Group G match against the Ivory Coast on Sunday.
Robinho moved into Kaka’s midfield position when the Real Madrid playmaker was substituted in the 78th minute of the opener, and he may have to do the same against the Ivory Coast if Kaka is not fit to play the entire match again.
Robinho says “there is no problem if Dunga wants me to play that way.”
