Conte: Balotelli needs 'time to adapt at Liverpool'

Italy coach Antonio Conte has defended his decision to again omit Mario Balotelli from the national team.

Conte: Balotelli needs 'time to adapt at Liverpool'

Italy coach Antonio Conte has defended his decision to again omit Mario Balotelli from the national team.

The Liverpool striker was overlooked by Conte in his first squad selection last month and Conte feels the ex-Manchester City striker needs more time to focus adjusting to life at Liverpool.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited