Pato gets Milan all-clear

Milan have released a statement assuring Alexandre Pato only picked up a knock against Anderlecht and “tests did not show muscular lesions.”

There were fears the Brazilian had injured himself again during last night’s 3-1 win in Brussels when scoring the final goal.

Milan have released a statement assuring Alexandre Pato only picked up a knock against Anderlecht and “tests did not show muscular lesions.”

There were fears the Brazilian had injured himself again during last night’s 3-1 win in Brussels when scoring the final goal.

However, the club announced this evening that Pato “received a bruise to the left thigh. Medical tests did not show muscular lesions.”

It is also believed that Philippe Mexes only lightly sprained his knee and has not done serious damage.