QUOTE (zdrossoneri @ Jul 18 2007, 03:17 PM)
@R7... I know what you mean. I'm not expecting an immediate impact from him either. but a lot of football experts have followed him over past two years and I'm sure they know better than me and you when they say how good could he be. otherwise they wouldn't label him as Brazil's greatest talent of the future 
It's not like that. Messi had a very weak body and yet he's at this level because he has incredible technique. I know he has improved a lot since two years ago, but he still doesn't have a spectacular physique.
The same goes for Pato. he has a far better condition right now than what Messi had in two years ago. Messi is 1.70 cm tall while Pato is 1.80 and could still grow tall since he's just 17. so I really doubt Pato could suffer from physical weakness.
Anyway, I agree he may struggle with mental problems, but that's completely normal for a 17, or 18 year old and nothing that couldn't be improved or fixed. I'm saying playing with Ronaldo and Kaka will give him the confidence he needs to fit into the team. and I'm sure he'll handle it very well, not from the very first game, but sooner than you think. like Tassotti said, it's a risk, but worth taking.
It's not like that. Messi had a very weak body and yet he's at this level because he has incredible technique. I know he has improved a lot since two years ago, but he still doesn't have a spectacular physique.
The same goes for Pato. he has a far better condition right now than what Messi had in two years ago. Messi is 1.70 cm tall while Pato is 1.80 and could still grow tall since he's just 17. so I really doubt Pato could suffer from physical weakness.
Anyway, I agree he may struggle with mental problems, but that's completely normal for a 17, or 18 year old and nothing that couldn't be improved or fixed. I'm saying playing with Ronaldo and Kaka will give him the confidence he needs to fit into the team. and I'm sure he'll handle it very well, not from the very first game, but sooner than you think. like Tassotti said, it's a risk, but worth taking.
Great post
I agree, with many of ur points there .. But, Messi isn't exactly a player that might succeed in Serie A. He has a weak physique ..
What I ment was, look at Kaka' when he first arrived at Milan. The slightest of touchs would bring him down. Look at him now, he can take on 3 defenders in Serie A. This kind of revolution, by the help of Milan Lab, took 2 years.
Pato, is somewhat the same as Kaka' at the beginning. There is no question Milanlab have the experience to transform Pato into a powerful player. But, as I said above, this takes time.
Another issue is his level of experience and as dst said, tactical awarness (mental ability) that he needs for Serie A and CL. Cuz, Joga Bonito can be implemented in La Liga (Messi) and Brazil (Pato) more effectively than in Serie A or CL. Cuz these two competitions tend to play a closed game, where you rarely find space to do all your tricks. And in that sense, he would need at least 1 or 2 years till he gets the big picture and is ready for such competitions.
But no doubt, he shows the potential and I would rather Milan sign him than anyone else.
it really seems that our management are on holiday...
