Kaka extends leadership to AC Milan during power struggle

After their last home fixture, a group of ultras dictated terms, blockading players within the San Siro Stadium in protest over the worst start to a season since the 1980s.

Six days later, the vice-president Adriano Galliani announced he would step down after 28 years as a Milan executive.

Galliani, criticised by fans for transfer strategy and for what is perceived as too fierce a loyalty to head coach Max Allegri, had been engaged a very public power struggle with Barbara Berlusconi, who sits on the AC Milan board and is the daughter of owner Silvio Berlusconi.

Berlusconi senior, meanwhile, has problems outside his beloved football club, the former Italian prime minister having been effectively expelled from the country’s Senate because of a conviction for tax fraud.

Allegri: 'All for the good of Milan'

Massimiliano Allegri was pleased with Milan’s victory in Catania, but brushed off reports of racist abuse towards Mario Balotelli.

The Rossoneri had scraped just three points from their previous five Serie A games, but fought back from a goal down to win 3-1 in Sicily.

“The performance was one of great intensity and unfortunately we conceded a goal at the first chance,” the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.

Is Kaka injured for Milan too?

Spanish media claim Ricky Kaka will be out for a month with a muscular injury, but Milan have not confirmed any setback.

The Brazilian made his ‘debut’ for the Rossoneri in Saturday night’s 2-2 draw with Torino and played for 70 minutes.

There are rumours in the Spanish Press that Kaka has picked up a thigh strain that could rule him out for up to four weeks.

Kaka is too slow, says Ancelotti

The Brazilian was in and out of the side under Jose Mourinho and will have to improve his physical condition if he is to make a mark under the Italian

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Kaka is too slow and revealed the midfielder is doing extra work to improve his speed, while adding that Paris Saint-Germain cannot buy success.

The Italian worked with Kaka at AC Milan and played a big part in transforming the Brazilian from one of the world's finest prospects to a polished world-class performer.