Pato dismisses move to Chelsea
Alexandre Pato has dismissed rumours once again that he will be joining Chelsea in the Summer. The Milan striker has been linked to both Chelsea and Real Madrid over the last two years. Some reports have even stated that the deal has been done with Ancelotti and Milan to sign Pato next season.
However, Pato has made it clear that he wants to stay but has also stated that it will be up to the club if he stays or not.
‘I want to stay in Milan and win it all here. But I’m a player red-black and my future will be decided by the club’ – Pato told the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.
‘Ancelotti is a great person. I grew up in Italy with him, but I have a contract until 2014 and I’m happy at Milan and do not want to leave,’ added Pato.
Pato still feels pain and is out of the game against Manchester
Pato has not recovered in time to face Manchester United tonight as he still feels pain in his right leg. Pato was included in the squad and also travelled with the team to Manchester but the recovery has not gone as planned.
The decision was made between doctors, player and coaching staff. Pato only ran on Tuesday at Old Trafford and was not confident to take the field.
With Pato’s absence, this gives room for David Beckham to take his place.
Pato will play against Manchester United
Good news from the Milan camp that Pato will feature against Manchester United next Wednesday. However, he will miss the game against Roma this weekend as a precaution.
Pato limped off the field after scoring two goals against Atalanta. What looked like a serious injury has now been diagnosed as a muscle strain.
Milan need to win by two goals if they want to advance to the next round of the Champions League.