Kaka issues United warning
30 Apr 2007 - 16:54:33
AC Milan dangerman Kaka has warned Manchester United that the Italian side are planning to repeat the show they put on in opening 45 minutes at Old Trafford when they meet again in the Champions League.
Milan bounced back from Cristiano Ronaldo's early opener to take a 2-1 advantage into the half-time interval during last week's semi-final first leg meeting in Manchester.
United produced a stirring second-half comeback to edge ahead in the tie after two goals from Wayne Rooney, but Kaka believes the Rossoneri can overturn the deficit by reproducing their first-half form in Wednesday's second leg meeting at the San Siro.
"You only beat Manchester United if you play as we did in the opening half at Old Trafford," claimed the Brazil international.
"We have to show character, personality and have confidence.
"Manchester United are a strong team, they have a fast counter-attack and strikers that make great moves up front."
Kaka has also urged the home fans to back their side as Milan look to reach their third Champions League final in five years.
"At half-time, their fans didn't stop cheering their team despite the fact that we were 2-1 up," he continued.
"I am certain that our supporters will show the same spirit on Wednesday.
"We will need to give a mighty performance just as we showed against Bayern Munich (in the quarter-finals).
"But this time we have an advantage, we are playing at home and it will be a great show."
