Brazil meets Peru in World Cup qualifier

BRASILIA, Brazil — Kaka says he's match fit and ready to play for Brazil in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Peru, but doesn't know whether coach Dunga will put him in the lineup.

The AC Milan player has recovered from a left foot injury that kept him out of Brazil's lackluster 1-1 draw against Ecuador in Quito on Sunday.

"Dunga has not yet told me if I will play or not, but I want to be available for the game," Kaka said on Tuesday. "I am in condition to play, I just don't know for how long."

Kaka and the rest of the players participated in a light practice session before 25,000 fans at Beira-Rio Stadium and Dunga gave no hints about who would play alongside Kaka in attack -- Elano, Ronaldinho or Julio Baptista.

Kaka apparently prefers Ronaldinho, his AC Milan teammate.

"We have played great games together and I think we could play together again," Kaka said.

He predicted a tough game against Peru.

"Brazil always has the obligation to win at home," Kaka told the Globo Esporte Web site. "We know the game against Peru will be a difficult one. It is in last place and will do everything it can to make it hard for us."

Inter Milan defender Maicon will miss the match after injuring his right thigh in the first half against Ecuador. He will likely be replaced by Barcelona's Daniel Alves. Manchester United midfielder Anderson also will be absent after a left thigh injury sustained during practice on Monday.

Brazil was in fourth place in the 10-team South American qualifying group with 18 points, five behind leader Paraguay and one behind both Argentina and Chile.

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