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Chelsea legend reveals why Alexandre Pato will succeed at Stamford Bridge
PAT NEVIN believes Alexandre Pato has the ability to be a success at Chelsea.
Nevin believes Pato and Miazga can both succeed at Stamford Bridge
The 26-year-old completed a loan move from Corinthians in the January transfer window.
The move marks a return to European football for the former AC Milan player, who returned to Brazil after a string of injury problems in Italy.
But Nevin has faith that the Brazilian is ready to step up but will still have to overcome the challenge of Diego Costa.
"Young American defender Miazga is a totally different prospect coming from a totally different culture," Nevin added.
"If anyone watched the US national team at the last World Cup they would know that the country is now producing a plethora of capable defenders and hard-working, strong midfielders.
"With top quality centre-backs increasingly hard to find, this may well be a market that provides the answer.
"He is still young and may take a little time to mature as most centre-backs do, but he certainly has a chance."