***European Soccer Thread***

Pato Out 3 Weeks With Thigh Injury

AC Milan have received some disappointing news in the aftermath of their 3-0 win over Sampdoria on Saturday. Milan will be without the services of Alexandre Pato for up to 3 weeks after sustaining a thigh injury in the victory. Pato picked up the knock minutes before halftime and had to be replaced by Antonio Cassano.

Pato visited the hospital on Monday and Milan have now revealed on their official website that he will be out of action for 2-3 weeks due to a strained thigh muscle.

 
Barcelona's Adriano Out 4 Weeks With Thigh Injury

Barcelona have confirmed Adriano has been ruled out for at least a month, meaning he will miss both legs of their Champions League semifinal tie against Real Madrid.

The Brazilian came off during extra time in the 1-0 Copa del Rey final defeat against Madrid on Wednesday night and Barcelona have confirmed the extent of his problem.

A statement on the club's official website reads:

"The loss at the Mestalla has been accompanied with some bad news: the injury to Adriano Correia, who will be out for four weeks with injury. Tests this morning have confirmed he has suffered an injury to his right adductor muscle."

 
David Villa Admits Goal Drought Is Worrying Him

Speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, David Villa admitted his lack of scoring in the past month is starting to get to him. Villa hasn't scored for Barcelona since their league game against Mallorca on February 26.

"Like everybody else, I'm now starting to get worried about my goal drought as well. There's not really much I can do to get back my scoring boots except keep working very hard. It's important for us to stay calm. The team gives everything to get good results in the closing stages of the season."

 
Liverpool Land Premier League Record $25 Million/Year Kit Deal

Liverpool have landed the biggest kit deal in Premier League history, securing a $25 million-a-year contract with Boston-based company Warrior Sports.

The switch doubles the $12 million deal the club currently have with Adidas, who opted not to match the offer of the American company which is a subsidiary of New Balance.

Warrior Sports, who are prominent in the lacrosse world, will take over production of Liverpool shirts in time for the 2012/2013 season. The news will come as a major blow to Adidas, but is a continuation of owners Fenway Sports Group's business policy, with their baseball team the Boston Red Sox also recently announcing a long term contract with New Balance.

 
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