MX23RW : Sunday, November 24 18:06:32| >> :60:423:423:

Cesare Prandelli: 'Mario Balotelli is more mature'

Prandelli: 'Balotelli is more mature'
© PA Photos
Cesare Prandelli is "happy" to see Mario Balotelli maturing at the Etihad Stadium.

Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has said that he is "happy" to see Mario Balotelli maturing at Manchester City.

The Citizens star, who has replaced sidelined stiker Antonio Cassano in the Italian lineup, put the Azzurri ahead in their game against Poland last week, before setting up Giampaolo Pazzini to score the second.

Speaking afterwards, Prandelli complimented City boss Roberto Mancini on his management of the 21-year-old.

"I am very happy for Balotelli as after all the criticisms he received recently, it's right for him to enjoy this moment," he said.

"It's within Mario's qualities to be able to perform in the way he did and have the right attitude for the whole game. He is more mature and I am happy he has taken this path.

"It's what we have always asked of him and I want to compliment Roberto Mancini for this."

Italy host Uruguay at the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday as the international break continues.

ID:7897: cacheID:7897:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1711:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Mario Balotelli
Read Next:
Mancini "impressed" with Balotelli's attitude
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Vikings
@
Bears
6pm
Lions
@
Colts
6pm
Patriots
@
Dolphins
6pm
Buccaneers
@
Giants
6pm
Chiefs
@
Panthers
6pm
Titans
@
Texans
6pm
Cowboys
@
Washington
9.05pm
Broncos
@
Raiders
9.25pm
49ers
@
Packers
9.25pm
Cardinals
@
Seahawks
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton121110924-154


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!