Balotelli billed as the new Cantona
Former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp reckons that Manchester City’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 following his 24 million pound transfer
from http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan in the summer. There are reports that the young striker is homesick and is contemplating a move back to his home country. However, if the youngster is having problems, it certainly isn’t reflected on his performances on the pitch.
Balotelli has scored a remarkable eight goals from eight starts for his new club. The teenage sensation was the star in Manchester City’s rout of Aston Villa, scoring a phenomenal hat-trick. Balotelli acquisition from Inter Milan seems like more of a bargain
every day. After yesterday’s performance, the normally sulky striker even managed to crack a smile, something that Roberto Mancini will be happy to see. It looks like the Italian prodigy is slowly warming up to his new club.
Jamie Redknapp is full of praise for the young striker. In his column for the daily mail, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 legend said, “The kid has looked as if he is being forced to play against his will. But that is eight goals in eight starts after his hat-trick against
Aston Villa. He is a fascinating player, a bit like a young http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nicolas-Anelka-c27786 or Eric Cantona with his swagger and sulks. He's a new enigma... and you just cannot take your eyes off him.”
Redknapp went on to say that Roberto http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 did in their prime. He stated that the current City team reminds him of the English champions when they were under the guidance of Jose Mourinho.
If Roberto Mancini can harness Balotelli’s energy, Redknapp’s words might prove to be true. There is no doubting the 20-year-old’s skills; however, there is a big question mark over his discipline. Only time will tell if Mario Balotelli can make as big an
impact on the game as the legendary Eric Cantona, but the youngster is already well on his way.
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