Mario Balotelli (17 Viewers)

AndreaCristiano

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Jun 9, 2011
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Balo has never been much of a scorer. 2.5 years at City and just 20 goals and 51 appearances, and similar numbers at inter too. The low number of apps. over such a period of time also reflects his inconsistency and indiscipline.
There has to be a reason why he hasn't settled somewhere. Maybe the needs strictness which doesn't seem to be mancinis strength with him. He has all the talent and potential just needs correct guidance
 

Quetzalcoatl

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Aug 22, 2007
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There has to be a reason why he hasn't settled somewhere. Maybe the needs strictness which doesn't seem to be mancinis strength with him. He has all the talent and potential just needs correct guidance
No way would Conte have the patience Mancini had with him. Look at Quag, Lucio, Elia - their sins were minor compared to the cardinal sins you can expect from Balo. And Balo won't take well to Conte's style of barking orders and expecting 100% compliance.
 

AndreaCristiano

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Jun 9, 2011
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No way would Conte have the patience Mancini had with him. Look at Quag, Lucio, Elia - their sins were minor compared to the cardinal sins you can expect from Balo. And Balo won't take well to Conte's style of barking orders and expecting 100% compliance.
Usually when the child has this kind of out burst toughness is what they crave, discipline and structure. Balo has never had that
 

X Æ A-12

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Sep 4, 2006
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No way would Conte have the patience Mancini had with him. Look at Quag, Lucio, Elia - their sins were minor compared to the cardinal sins you can expect from Balo. And Balo won't take well to Conte's style of barking orders and expecting 100% compliance.
This. Conte would never agree to take on Balotelli.
 

ALC

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Oct 28, 2010
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Yeah, plus I bet Marotta and Conte have discussed the idea and turned away from it. Hasn't Marotta declined the idea of us getting him anyways?

I'd pick Matri or Quag over Balo any day.
 
May 22, 2007
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Mourinho gave up on him and publicly called him a dumbass in different words.
I was about to say, Mourinho didn't hold back in saying how much of a pain Balotelli was at Inter. Even put him back in the primavera squad didn't he?

Prandelli has a better idea. Make it a privilege to play for Italy instead of just his job, but he only has him for a month or so every year.
 

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