"Pato is very young and we, the team and the coaching staff, need to look after him to keep him relaxed. He's an intelligent kid, but it can be very dangerous to be that famous at his age."

-- Dutch player Clarence Seedorf, trying to downplay 18-year-old Pato's impact after the Brazilian scored two goals in AC Milan's 2-0 win over Genoa on Sunday to give him three goals in his first four Serie A games. (AFP)

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