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'
Mon, 06 Oct, 2014 - 15:01

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.

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