Mario Balotelli: I'm Only Missed If Italy Lose, Before Nobody Thought About Me

Italian player Mario Balotelli. (Photo: Instagram @mb459)

JAKARTA - The name Mario Balotelli has recently been widely discussed on social media. Supporters of the Italian national team said that the failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup was due to the absence of the former Inter Milan player.

The figure of Ciro Immobile who was so superior at Lazio, appeared helpless when in Italy's uniform. Many argue, Mario Balotelli is more useful for Roberto Mancini's team.

In response to this, Mario Balotelli actually behaved sarcastically.

"I was only missed when Italy lost. It's very easy to say now because, before the game, no one thought about me," said the 31-year-old.

Balotelli admitted to watching the match Italy versus North Macedonia. In the match that ended 1-0 for North Macedonia, the Adana Demirspor player saw a number of opportunities created by Gli Azzurri.

However, he does not believe his presence in the match can change everything.

"I'm pretty good in front of goal. It doesn't mean we won because of me, but because we created good chances to score goals," he said.

Mario Balotelli later said his relationship with Roberto Mancini was fine. He has not contacted the Italian national team coach, but has the same affection.

"I am happy he will stay because he has won the European Cup. People are disappointed, but we must not forget what the coach has produced. Mancini has the right to stay," said Mario Balotelli.