November 16, 2007

Galli: Pato Is Extraordinary

Milan Primavera Coach Filippo Galli has described Brazilian wonderkid Alexandre Pato as an 'extraordinary player'.

Pato, who is widely regarded as one of the most promising youngsters in world football, was snapped up by Milan in the summer from Brazilian club Internacional.

'The Duck' has yet to play for the Rossoneri as, due to Italian age-laws, he is ineligible to take part in official games until the transfer window re-opens in January.

"Ever since he came I've been impressed with Pato," said Galli, who was at Milan as a player from 1981 to 1996.

"He always scores, and aside from that he always thinks about doing something useful to the team. It's not easy to find players of this calibre.

"Of course we're talking about training matches, but also in the earlier games he played with Milan or before, with other clubs, he showed he is an extraordinary player."

Galli also spoke about the imminent return of Ronaldo, who is fit and available to play again after a frustrating spell on the sidelines injured.

"Ronaldo moved around well, he has the goal in his DNA, his comeback is important because we know how much other players fear him," Galli concluded.


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