Pato out of action for one month

 　　ROME, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- Milan have confirmed Alexandre Pato will be out of action for at least a month after suffering a thigh¹ strain.

　　The Brazilian hitman limped off during the opening stages of the 1-1 draw with Udinese last night.

　　"AC Milan announce the medical tests undergone by Alexandre Pato this morning highlighted a right thigh strain," read a statement.

　　"The Brazilian is expected to be out of action for around four weeks, save for complications."

　　It is a heavy blow for the Rossoneri, who are already without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Gennaro Gattuso, Massimo Ambrosini, Daniele Bonera, Luca Antonini and Mathieu Flamini.

1 thigh   

n.大腿；股骨

参考例句：

• He is suffering from a strained thigh muscle.他的大腿肌肉拉伤了，疼得很。
• The thigh bone is connected to the hip bone.股骨连着髋骨。