Italian media football-italia reported that Italian striker Balotelli said people would only remember him when Italy lost. Balotelli said that he watched the match against North Macedonia, Italy actually had a lot of opportunities in front of goal, and what he was best at was to seize the opportunity in front of goal.
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Before the World Cup play-offs, Mancini excluded His former love, Balotelli, from the squad, causing a lot of controversy. Against North Macedonia, the combination of Mobile, Insigne and Berardi was unable to knock on the opponent's door. Berardi missed several opportunities, especially one to face an empty goal.
Speaking about Italy's loss and comments about not using himself, Balotelli said: "People only think of me when Italy loses. Now it's easy to say how to have Balotelli, but before the game, no one will think of me. ”
"Italy's elimination was a very hurtful result, the World Cup was played in December and I could have been a part of the team. I think I had a chance to play in the World Cup, I lost an important opportunity and just watched Italy get eliminated, it was really bad. I watched the italian and north Macedonia matches and we had some good chances to score. What I'm best at myself is taking the chance to score in front of goal, and it feels good in front of goal, of course, I'm not saying that I'm going to win when I play Italy, but it's true that we didn't take advantage of the opportunity to score. Balotelli analyzed.
Asked about his relationship with Mancini, Balotelli replied, "I haven't communicated with him yet, but I have a good impression of him." I am delighted that Mancini continues to coach Italy as he won the European Championship. Although it is disappointing that everyone was eliminated in the World Preliminary Round, we must not forget his achievements, no one expected us to become European champions before the European Championships, so Mancini is worth staying. ”