Leonardo: Pato's too lazy Milan legend Leonardo warns Alexandre Pato he’ll never break into the first team unless he works hard in every training session.
The 18-year-old was a sensation when completing his £10m move from Internacional, but disappointed at the Beijing Olympics and in pre-season.
“He has all the quality of a champion, but he must understand that in Italian football if you want to last for 10 years you’ve got to give 100 per cent every single day,” said Milan director Leonardo.
“He has to run, fight, sweat in training and listen carefully to the advice of Coach and teammates.”
Pato’s poor fitness has prompted concern, but Leonardo insists it is more an issue of form.
“He has no physical problems, nor psychological ones. He is happy within the squad and working hard. The directors are very close to him, both in terms of his sporting career and his private life.
“Pato is a valuable member of the club and we have absolute faith in him.”
‘The Duck’ faces increased competition this season with the arrival of Ronaldinho, Andriy Shevchenko and Marco Borriello.
“I think this will be good for him, just as it will motivate our other strikers,” added Leonardo.
“We don’t have too many forwards, as Carlo Ancelotti knows how to handle them and Milan, thanks to this wider group, will be able to entertain the crowds and achieve great results.”
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