Pato fit for Rossoneri

AC Milan youngster Alexandre Pato has shaken off an ankle injury and will be available to play at Arsenal in Wednesday’s Champions League showdown.

The return of Pato, who has scored four league goals for Carlo Ancelotti’s team since making his debut earlier this year, is good news for the Rossoneri who recently lost Ronaldo for the remainder of the season to a knee injury.

The 18-year-old Pato missed his team’s last three league games, including Saturday’s goalless draw at Parma.

The Milan outfit, already without goalkeeper Dida, may also be missing back-up Zeljko Kalac.

Kalac sustained a hand injury in Sunday’s training and will undergo further tests on Monday to confirm his availability.

AC Milan striker Alberto Gilardino knows his team have a tough tie ahead of them at the Emirates Stadium.

“We must play a great game,” admitted Gilardino. “This is a very important encounter for us and we are training well to arrive to the game in the best possible mental and physical form in order to play the perfect game.”

Milan welcomed back Kaka at the weekend. The Brazil star has recovered from a knee injury having missed two league encounters.

The European champions will be hoping veteran midfielder Clarence Seedorf is able to shake off an ankle injury in time for Wednesday’s clash.