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Italy Coach Marcello Lippi Delighted To See Kaka Leave AC Milan

The Italian national team coach is pleased there is one less foreign player in Serie A...

Jun 9, 2009 6:36:59 PM

Italy coach, Marcello Lippi gives reporters a smirk as he answers questions ahead of his side's battle with Brazil (PA)

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Italy coach, Marcello Lippi gives reporters a smirk as he answers questions ahead of his side's battle with Brazil (PA)

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Italy boss Marcello Lippi has surprisingly admitted that he is happy to see Kaka leave AC Milan in order to join Real Madrid.

The former Juventus coach, currently in South Africa preparing for the Confederations Cup, believes that Serie A must have fewer foreigners and more Italian content in the squads.

"The more foreigners that leave Italy, the better it is for Italian Calcio," he claimed, speaking to Sky Italia.

The comments seem rather biased, as fewer foreigners in Serie A would allow Lippi to look at a larger pool of players for Azzurri consideration. A prime example would be Inter, the champions of Italy, who only play two Italians on a regular basis - Davide Santon and Mario Balotelli.

Interestingly, Lippi and Kaka will cross paths on June 21, as Italy and Brazil meet in the final match of the Confederations Cup Group stage.

Adam Scime, Goal.com