Pato, who joined Milan from Internacional last summer, has had a superb start to life in Serie A, scoring nine goals in just 18 Serie A appearances since debuting in January.
The Brazilian, who is still only 18, is tipped by many as a superstar of the future, however he has struggled somewhat during this month’s Olympic Games in Beijing.
He was substituted during the Selecao’s 2-0 quarter final win over Cameroon on Saturday, and replaced by Rafael Sobis.
Pato has now been criticised by Brazil boss Dunga, who says that the teenager still has much developing to do as a player.
"I brought on Rafael Sobis because he knows how to deal with tight marking, can open up the spaces and does not go offside,” Dunga is quoted as saying by Ansa.
“Pato must grow again, and he must learn to free himself from his marker."
Pato, who could now be dropped from the starting line-up, will be hoping to do better if given the chance during the much-awaited semi final against bitter South American rivals Argentina.
Following the controversial exit of Italy, the winners of this semi final are expected to go on and win Gold. Brazil have never won the competition during their glorious history.
Roberto Rossi
The Brazilian, who is still only 18, is tipped by many as a superstar of the future, however he has struggled somewhat during this month’s Olympic Games in Beijing.
He was substituted during the Selecao’s 2-0 quarter final win over Cameroon on Saturday, and replaced by Rafael Sobis.
Pato has now been criticised by Brazil boss Dunga, who says that the teenager still has much developing to do as a player.
"I brought on Rafael Sobis because he knows how to deal with tight marking, can open up the spaces and does not go offside,” Dunga is quoted as saying by Ansa.
“Pato must grow again, and he must learn to free himself from his marker."
Pato, who could now be dropped from the starting line-up, will be hoping to do better if given the chance during the much-awaited semi final against bitter South American rivals Argentina.
Following the controversial exit of Italy, the winners of this semi final are expected to go on and win Gold. Brazil have never won the competition during their glorious history.
Roberto Rossi
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