After injuring his shoulder in the final Serie A match of the season, A.C. Milan and Brazil striker Pato has recovered from surgery in time to make Brazil’s Copa America 2011 squad.
Brazil, AC Milan Forward Pato Recovers From Shoulder Injury, Expects To Play In Copa America 2011
Pato Is Fit, Expects To Play In Copa America 2011 For Brazil
Pato hasn’t played either of Brazil’s two recent friendlies, but he insists that he is not only fit enough to stay on the team, but 100 percent fit and able to take the No. 9 shirt for Brazil. This is a pretty surprising turn of events for a player that hasn’t played any football in a month, but it seems reasonable. If Pato weren’t fit, Mano Menezes would have likely removed him from the team.
If Pato is unable to start Brazil’s opening game in Copa America, Fluminense striker Fred will likely take his place.
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