The Brazil international was continually linked with a return to AC Milan throughout the summer, but the move did not materialise because of financial reasons.

"Neither Kaka nor anyone else is a dead weight," Mourinho declared to reporters.

"Against Granada we went in another direction, (Karim) Benzema, (Jose) Callejon, and (Luka) Modric played and we also wanted to give some rest to those who played against Barca (during a midweek Super Cup tie).

"The three who were left out were the first choices, but there will be a time when Kaka will be an option once more."

The 30-year-old midfielder has yet to feature in an official game for Madrid this term.