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Guus Hiddink: Why Chelsea new-boy Alexandre Pato missed out against Watford
CHELSEA boss Guus Hiddink confirmed Alexandre Pato was left out of his squad for tonight's clash with Watford because he is in "pre-season" training.
Alexandre Pato is having extensive training at Chelsea
The Brazilian joined the Blues from Sao Paulo, who's season ended in November.
Pato has been training with his new team-mates in recent days but Hiddink opted not to select the 26-year-old for the match at Vicarage Road.
Hiddink told BT Sport: "Yes, [it's] too soon for Pato because, as you know, he's in pre-season.
"In Brazil they stopped in November so it's pre-season for him."
Pato could come into consideration for Sunday's fixture with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
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