http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexandre-Pato-c4901 determined to shine for Brazil and ecstatic with number nine responsibility
A.C Milan striker, Alexandre Pato, is eagerly waiting for the 2011 Copa America and is confident of guiding his side to win the competition.
The competition is due to commence in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 on July 1st, 2011 and the Rossoneri striker is ready for the challenge of defending the crown for his national side.
The Brazilian international striker has been handed a huge responsibility ahead of the tournament, as he was handed the famous number 9 shirt worn by legends like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734. Pato is honoured to be trusted with the responsibility and is confident that he will lead his side to success.
Talking to the reporters Pato said, "I still have a lot to learn, but my time has come in the national side. I am ready to fight for the Copa http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/America-c38390 title and win the tournament. We have a great team and we will do our utmost to play a great Copa,"
"It is an honour for me that I've been handed the No.9 shirt. It used to be Ronaldo's jersey and he was my idol. It's now my time to shine in this shirt. I am happy and feel ready to wear this jersey." added the Brazilian
The 21-year-old has mainly been deployed as a second striker but he is ready to take-over as a lone striker too. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Internacional-c39573 striker leading the line.
Pato is confident that he can fit in the new role easily and has previously played as a main striker for his club too. The striker added that the Copa America is a huge tournament in his international career and he wants to utilize the opportunity to its maximum.
The Milan number seven is considered as the future of Brazilian football and has already established himself as one of the best players in the national team. Pato made his international debut for Brazil in 2008 against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pele-c40189’s record. Pato has scored four goals in 12 appearances for the country so far.
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