Milan coach defends Pato

Pato decided to stay at Milan London - Agencies The two have played together more regularly this season following a long layoff for Antonio Cassano, who underwent minor heart surgery in November, and the inconsistent form of Pato’s fellow Brazilian Robinho. Pato decided to stay at Milan in preference to joining Paris St Germain last week and the pair are likely to form the striking partnership for the rest of the season as Milan chase the Serie A and Champions League titles. “There is no problem between Pato and Ibrahimovic and in general between any of the forwards,” Allegri told reporters, two days after their surprise 1-0 defeat by neighbours Inter. “It’s just a case of their needing a better understanding.” “It will get better the more they play together. I was happy with Pato’s performance on Sunday, I had been looking for 60 intense minutes from him and he did that.