Milan, Italy (My Sportsbook) - AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato is expected to miss three to four weeks with a thigh injury sustained Wednesday in the Coppa Italia win over Novara.

Pato's extra-time goal helped Milan defeat Novara, 2-1, but the Brazilian left the match with 4 minutes remaining holding his thigh.

Milan announced on its website Thursday it expected Pato to be back in action within four weeks "unless there are complications."

Pato has just one goal in 10 Serie A appearances this season for Milan.