Pato blames Allegri for not talking

AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato has complained of a lack of communication with coach Massimiliano Allegri.

The Brazilian attacker has endured an injury-blighted 2011, with eight injuries this year restricting his role in the squad.

Milan’s interest in Carlos Tevez as a replacement for the recovering Antonio Cassano has fuelled talk that Pato may be on his way out next month, as the Brazilian has been criticised for his form since returning from his latest injury.

Allegri urged Pato on Monday to return to his best shape, but the 22-year-old has asked the coach for more guidance.

“(Former coach Carlo) Ancelotti would come to me and explain what I had to do on the field of play,” Pato told Il Corriere dello Sport.

“Allegri should do the same, he should tell me what aspects of my game I should improve.”

“I do not want to judge what he told the press, because he is my coach and I have to respect it.”

“It is true that I have to improve, but so do my team-mates. Every day you can do something more or learn something new.”

Despite being plagued by several injuries over the pst 12 months, Pato declared himself happy with his own achievements this year.

“2011 was positive, for sure,” Pato said.

“Milan won the Scudetto and the Supercoppa, while I scored important goals and gave my contributions to these successes.”

“I can say that I am satisfied. The downside to it was the injuries.”

The Brazil international went on to declare that he would not fear for his place if Milan sign Tevez in January.

“Allegri said it, right?,” Pato asked, when quizzed if Milan would have the best attack in the game if the Argentine were to arrive at San Siro.

“Well, I am convinced that, with or without Tevez, we will all give our best to go as far as possible in every competition.”

“The coach will decide the one who is left out. My job is only to work.”

When asked if he would accept to extend his existing deal, which expires in 2014, the Brazilian simply replied: “Why not?”

Pato has scored three goals in 12 appearances for Milan so far this term.