Pato

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Milanello: Pato has scored a goal in each of his last 3 derbies against Inter in Serie A.

Pato had scored in all his previous five games with Fiorentina , but failed to do the same in his 6th. He did have a good game in his limited 20 minutes in that game, but I am afraid that past record does not guarantee the future.

Don't get me wrong. (1) I am big on this kind of records myself; (2) I hope that Pato will play well, but like Hitman, I am afraid that Pato may not be given too many chances. Allegri is a smart guy and probably will give Pato slightly more chances but as soon as Pato squanders them, that will be it. He will need to train very hard and show it on the field too. He has put too much pressure on himself, now the second half season is going to be break or make.

We have no idea the story. Pato could have said he wanted to go, then decided against it. Remember, it was Pato who make those negative comments about Allegri.

We will never know the story behind the story.. All I know is this last week made me lose hair.

I agree.