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Carletto proud of Pato
Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has spoken of his delight at Brazilian starlet Alexandre Pato’s debut goal last night against Dinamo Kiev.
The young striker turned 18 this week and celebrated by making his maiden appearance in the Rossonero shirt in a friendly to mark the Ukranian champions’ 80th anniversary.
Pato found the net after 45 minutes when he nodded home from a Daniele Bonera cross and he played a full 90 minutes in a 2-2 draw.
“Alexandre played very well and immediately showed his quality,†Ancelotti told the Milan Channel. “You can see that he is a talented player with and without the ball.
“All he needs to do is gain experience as he is so quick, agile and cunning. Aerial balls aren’t his speciality, but he netted from a header.
“He can do anything in attack as he reads the game well and comes to get the ball.â€
Pato’s strike partner Alberto Gilardino was also on target to lay to rest a miserable period that has seen him jeered by Milan fans and his future at the club called into question.
“It’s always nice to score, even in a friendly,†the ex-Parma man grinned. “We played well and Pato integrated quickly. He’s a great player with so much technical ability for his age.â€
Gila’s poor start to the season has already cost him his place in the squad for Italy’s key Euro 2008 qualifier against France tomorrow, with teammate Pippo Inzaghi favoured if Luca Toni is unfit.
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