The Italy head-coach has given another chance to the striker, stating that he can still be a part of the Euro 2012 squad if his actions concur with his words.
The Manchester City striker spoke of his disappointment after being snubbed for the friendly match between http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 and USA.
The match was played at the Luigi Ferraris Stadium in Genoa, with the Italian national team losing to the American team by a solitary goal.
The Italian boss has been critical of Mario Balotelli and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Osvaldo-c28996, stating that he does not want to take short-tempered stars to the Euro 2012. Prandelli believes that players, who act irrationally after a bad instance, would jeopardise the hard work of the other 10 members of the team.
The outburst by the Italian tactician came about after Balotelli got suspended for stamping on Scott Parker, during a Premier League game. However, Balotelli has denied any malice in the tackle.
The Italian boss recognised Balotelli’s commitment and hunger to play for the Azzurri, but he stated that the striker needs to follow words through his actions. The national team coach was talking to Rai Sport, and in his interview he stated:
“We need to get some players back in shape, especially as the last few games suggested we have some problems without important players. I know Balotelli wants to be an integral part of this squad, but now he needs to go from words to action.”
Prandelli also added that the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan striker should seek help from his teammates in a bid to bring a change in himself.
“The important thing is to grow together. Mario does not have to resolve his problems by himself, but instead must ask for help. Nobody is against the Nazionale and finding the time to do this would be something extraordinary.”
The Nazionale coach is short of striking options and alienating prodigious talents such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mario-Balotelli-c23937 would further hamper Italy’s chances of success in Euro 2012. However, it is only rational for Prandelli to be cautious over such volatile players, as he is seeking to bring a positive change in them.
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