Pato in great form for start of the season
Alexandre Pato was in great form over the weekend against Lecce. He scored twice and showed his blistering pace that we all missed last season. All he needs to do is stay fit and I can almost bet that he will score over 30 goals this season. With the addition of Ibrahimovic and Robinho, AC Milan look to be contenders for the Serie A title plus the Champions League.
It will be exciting to see where Allegri will play Robinho. Although, I can imagine Robinho playing a floating role behind Ibrahimovic, a role that has not been fulfilled since the departure of Kaka.
With Borriello on loan to Roma and Huntelaar sold to Schalke all eyes will be on Ibrahimovic. A man who has never been able to deliver during the big games, he needs to prove himself or he will be biting his tongue when Galliani sends him back to Barcelona.
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.