Kaka: I Am Worried For Pato

Saturday, February 02, 2008
Kaka: I Am Worried For Pato
Milan superstar Kaka has revealed that he is concerned about the future of team-mate Alexandre Pato due to the unbearable pressure being heaped on the youngster.

Pato was hailed as one of the most promising talents to come out of Brazil in years in the build-up to his long-awaited debut for the Rossoneri against Napoli a few weeks ago.

Despite all the hype Pato has not disappointed, scoring on his debut, and also adding a double against Genoa last weekend.

So far the 18-year-old has appeared to show that he can handle the pressure and expectation, however Kaka is still concerned about his compatriot.

"If I am honest I am a little worried for him,” said the European and World Footballer of the Year.

“He is burdened by high expectations, and he may end up being crushed by the many pressures.

“When I arrived at Milan, my situation was very different. I was 21-years-old, I was not so popular, and I did not cost so much.”

Some have compared Pato to Ronaldo’s explosion onto the European scene in the mid-1990s, but Kaka warns that the new kid on the block still needs to improve his technique.

“Not only that, but now they write in Brazil that the ‘new Ronaldo’ has been born,” Kaka continued.

“Take it slowly Brazilian friends, take it slowly. Pato, with the ball at his feet, is impregnable in speed but he must improve his technique and quality.”