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Pato included in AC Milan squad

March 8, 2010

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has been included in Leonardo's 22-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League last-16 return leg against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Alexandre Pato
GettyImagesAlexandre Pato is a key part of the Milan team
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Pato missed Saturday's goalless draw at Roma having sustained a hamstring strain the previous weekend. He will travel to England, but whether he will be fit to play remains to be seen.

Brazil international Pato has been in superb form for Milan this season, scoring 12 goals in Serie A and two in the Champions League.

It appears Marco Borriello is set to start up front with Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, though, and Borriello knows it will be difficult to progress.

"A very difficult challenge awaits us on Wednesday in Manchester," he said. "We will go to Old Trafford conscious of our own means after the game against Roma in which we managed to dominate in a great stadium, showing that we know how to play good football."

Milan lost the first leg 3-2 at the San Siro.