Thanks a bunch, Paloschi43!

This post has been edited by zdrossoneri: Mar 31 2008, 10:07 AM

Alexandre Pato continues to be plagued by a mysterious muscular injury that has left the Milan doctors stumped.

The teen sensation has made a huge impact since arriving in January and has become Carlo Ancelotti’s first-choice hitman after seven goals in 14 appearances.

However, Pato has been out of action since the start of the month and, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the medics have been unable to find the exact nature of the problem.

The former Internacional man has been complaining of a pain in his adductor muscle and the doctors are puzzled as they have been unable to find any damage in tests.

With Pato still unable to train, the Rossoneri will rely on Pippo Inzaghi at Reggina this weekend and will hope he can continue his recent scoring form

its a Dejavu for me! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

its the exact story of another Brazilian: 14 app / 7 goals ... and then suddenly a mystery injury (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

It's frustrating... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Hehe... mysterious injury my @ss! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/happy.gif)

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its called getting time off to make his relationship a little more intimate with his gf.

Julio Cesar: Pato Ahead Of Balotelli, For Now

Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar believes that Alexandre Pato may be slightly ahead of fellow teenage sensation Mario Balotelli, but only because he is more experienced.

Both Pato and Balotelli have burst onto the scene this season, with many people describing them as two of the best teenage talents in the whole world.

Pato has scored eight goals in 15 Serie A matches since debuting in January, while Balotelli has struck twice in eight matches, as well as excelling in the Coppa Italia.

"Pato is great and will become even greater. He shoots well, and has the same coordination with both his right and left foot.

“I am not saying that he is better than Mario, but he has already lived some more important experiences. He is a little more experience, but Balotelli is growing a great deal.

“Now he must work on his quality, but he has two big advantages; he has class, so much class and also the power of serenity."

The two teenagers will come up against each other this Sunday at San Siro in the Milan derby.


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This post has been edited by zdrossoneri: Apr 30 2008, 05:59 PM

Pato really needs a haircut!

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Nooo, this haircut Ok, kind of natural, it gives him an innocent look too, that way, the opposition defenders wouldn't kill him every time he makes them look like amateurs (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Maybe (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)




Pato prioritises Olympic dream
Thursday 8 May, 2008

Alexandre Pato hopes to compete at the Olympics, but would be disappointed to miss the start of Milan's Champions League campaign.

At the age of 18, Pato has become a key figure for Milan and made his international debut for Brazil against Sweden in a friendly in March.

With the Rossoneri now in the box seat for Champions League qualification, Pato could be at the centre of a tug-of-love between club and country because the Olympic Games clash with the Champions League third qualification round in August.

“It would be a shame to miss the first Champions League games because I would have liked to give my contribution in both competitions,” the former Internacional man told the Corriere dello Sport.

“I don’t know yet whether I will be selected for Beijing, but naturally I hope so.

“Brazil have never won a gold medal in football and to get one would mean entering the history books.”

While Pato is expected to make the trip to China, it is highly unlikely that his teammate Kaka will be allowed to represent his country.

“All I can say is that if things go well then it would be great to see him in the dressing room,” Pato stressed.

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There's no doubt playing for Brazil in the Olympics means so much more to him than CL qualifications!

I don't think out management will have any problem with letting him go to Beijing.

They've said they'd have no problem with him going, zd. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The rationale is that players under 23, they'll release with good luck wishes. It's the over 23 players that they may not release (ie, Kaka).

Go to the Olympics ducky!!! If the mercato plays out right, we should have a player to fill in our forward position easily.

Pato Reflects On Debut Season

Milan striker Alexandre Pato has reflected upon his debut season for the Rossoneri.

The young Brazilian striking sensation has been a revelation at San Siro. Scoring on his debut against Napoli, he has gone on to score eight goals in 16 appearances for the club and he has analysed his first few months as a Milanista.

“I am growing up in Italian football after months of just training and watching the game from the stands,” Pato Italia Uno.

“Now I think about things differently compared to September, I saw a really difficult and competitive league but now I know that I can play well in it. [ma boy! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) ]

“The defenders are very intelligent in Serie A and I have to learn how they play in order to do well against them.

“I am always happy and ready to play, I just have to be patient.

“As for Pippo Inzghi, he’s a great player and he is in great form at the moment. He has to take Milan to the Champions League.

“Ronaldo? He’s always my idol, he is a good man and he has to return for us.”

Milan are on course for the Champions League this season but they need to ensure victory against Napoli and hope that Fiorentina slip up against Parma.

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Don't get the last part. If we win both our games, it doesn't matter what the Viola do right?

Yes captain, it's just the media playing with words. But I wouldn't mind a Fiorentina draw next match, no sir. That would create even more breathing space for us against Udinese. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/sleepysmiley03.gif)