ROME (AFP) - AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has warned Italy forward Antonio Cassano not to expect a place in the first team next season and also told young Brazilian Pato to improve.
Cassano moved to Milan from Sampdoria in January and although he is an automatic first choice for Italy, Allegri rarely used him from the start.
And the coach, who won the Serie A title in his first season at the San Siro, says that's not about to change.
"He scored four goals and made eight assists and that was after two months of inactivity so I'm happy with him," said Allegri.
"Without taking anything away from Sampdoria, where Antonio was the star alongside (Giampaolo) Pazzini, here at Milan we have many stars and there's a lot of competition so there's a chance he won't play."
Sweden forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the untouchable starter in the team with Allegri usually preferring either Pato or Robinho alongside him.
However, Allegri warned Pato that he has to develop some consistency.
"He's done a lot but the way he played in the derby and against Fiorentina, he must do so 30 times (a season)," said Allegri.
"He doesn't need to manage himself because he's only 20 (actually 22). He needs to add useful movement to his great attributes without getting confused.
"He has incredible quality and could become much more than he is already."
Cassano moved to Milan from Sampdoria in January and although he is an automatic first choice for Italy, Allegri rarely used him from the start.
And the coach, who won the Serie A title in his first season at the San Siro, says that's not about to change.
"He scored four goals and made eight assists and that was after two months of inactivity so I'm happy with him," said Allegri.
"Without taking anything away from Sampdoria, where Antonio was the star alongside (Giampaolo) Pazzini, here at Milan we have many stars and there's a lot of competition so there's a chance he won't play."
Sweden forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the untouchable starter in the team with Allegri usually preferring either Pato or Robinho alongside him.
However, Allegri warned Pato that he has to develop some consistency.
"He's done a lot but the way he played in the derby and against Fiorentina, he must do so 30 times (a season)," said Allegri.
"He doesn't need to manage himself because he's only 20 (actually 22). He needs to add useful movement to his great attributes without getting confused.
"He has incredible quality and could become much more than he is already."
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