Monday 29 March 2010

Marcello Lippi hints Balotelli unlikely to make World Cup

Italy's coach Marcello Lippi has hinted that Inter Milan star striker Mario Balotelli is unlikely to make the 2010 World Cup in South later this year.

Lippi believes the 19-year-old striker has bags of potential but has suggested that the under-21 international still has a great deal to learn.



"Balotelli is a lad that has great potential," he said. "I am certain, that once his path to maturity is complete, something which Inter are managing very well, he will be able to bring in his quality to the national team."

Balotelli was a surprise omission from the Inter squad which travelled to London to take on Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday evening following reports of a rift with coach Jose Mourinho.

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