Alexandre Pato scored Milan’s second goal against Bari to secure the much needed 3 points. With Inter being clear favourites to take the Scudetto and Roma fighting for second, Pato has stated that Milan are not thinking about the other teams.
“We are only thinking about ourselves and our work,” said Pato after the match.
“Trying to catch Roma and Inter do not interest us. We are all united at this time, and want to win, and only win.”
Pato has been left put of the Brazilian Team once again as they face Ireland in a friendly in March. However, Pato knows that he needs to do well with Milan if he wants to secure a spot in the World Cup.
“I am not totally thinking about playing for Brazil at the World Cup. I have to keep on doing my best and playing well with Milan,” Pato concluded.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Pato knows he needs to do well with Milan to get to the World Cup
Friday, February 12, 2010
Pato scores on his return
After coming on as a substitute for the injured Mancini, Pato wasted no time in getting back on the scoresheet.
A brilliant no look pass from Ronaldinho was chested down by Pato. Pato made no mistake despite a last effort tackle from the defender as he put Milan upfront by two goals.
This is great news for Milan and the fans as Pato although not 100 per cent still looked threatening. He is still a little bit short of match fitness but come Tuesday he should be ready to play from the start.
Pato back after two months out due to injury
After being out for almost two months with a muscle problem, Pato returns against Udinese tonight. The Duck no longer feels pain in his right thigh but since being injured he has lost part of his fitness. Therefore, Leonardo’s plan is to start Pato on the bench and then introduce him in the second half.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Pato says that his Milan team-mates want a return to the Selecao
Alexandre Pato has returned home to Brazil to spend the next eight days to receive treatment for his injured thigh. The physiotherapy sessions will occur daily as Pato tries to recover as quick as possible. This is not the first time a Milan player has returned to Brazil for treatment. Ronaldo did this in 2007 and same as Kaka in 2009.
During a press conference that Pato held in Beira-Rio, the main talk was the return of Pato and Ronaldinho to the Selecao.
“We want to return to the Selecao. I, Ronaldinho and Thiago Silva…..everyone wants to return. Ronaldinho is happy, Thiago is very well. We need to unite and bring good results for Milan. Depending on the job at the club, we make our chances. I’m happy at Milan, I want to play again. heal the injury and have a new chance at the Selecao. I prefer to talk about the Selecao when I’m in it,” stated Pato.
It was difficult to avoid the subject, especially as the World Cup is just around the corner.
“Ronaldinho does not surprise me, he has always been number one and is making a major championship. We are happy for him. With what he is doing we have chances to win the Champions League and Serie A. I hope he can help me score goals and return to the Selecao,” said Pato.
Pato has been ruled out of thsi Sunday’s derby against Inter but the new goal is to return for the first leg against Manchester United.
“I want to go 100% but I will not risk it if it still hurts. I want to work enough until the game against Manchester,” explained Pato.
Back at the place where he first started. Pato expresses his love for the people and the club that he was first with when he was only 11 years old.
“I am very happy to be here and have been received by all with open arms, so that I can treat and heal faster. happy to be back where I started, the place that led me to Milan. I am very grateful to Internacional,” expressed Pato.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Pato still injured
Alexandre Pato will sit out of tomorrows clash against Siena. Pato suffered a thigh injury just before the game against Genoa on 6th January.
During training yesterday, the problem flared up again and sources have confirmed that he will miss the game tomorrow.
David Beckham has been in place for the injured Pato and tomorrow looks no differen,t as Beckham has been doing exceptionally well since joining Milan this year.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Milan one big happy family says Pato
Milan have been on fire since a poor start to the season under Leonardo. The new coach on the block was under threat after losing the first few games. However, his persistance and attacking mentality has helped him turn the season around.
Milan are currently second on the Serie A table and also very close to heading into the Champions League quarter-finals.
The noticeable difference in the squad is that Ronaldinho looks more lively and that Milan are able to find the back of the net more often.
Pato who has been a major contributor has said that they success of the team is due to the group being so close.
“Our secret is the group we have. We are very close. When I arrived at Milan, told me that everything here was a family and now I see that this sentiment is true,” said Pato.
Milan will play FC Zurich on Tuesday in a must win game if they want to advance pass the group stage.
