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Euro 2012: Mario Balotelli must help us, says Italy midfielder Thiago Motta
ITALY midfielder Thiago Motta believes Mario Balotelli will be an influential figure for the Azzurri at Euro 2012 – and leave his antics off the pitch.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Motta knows just what to expect from Balotelli – the pair were Inter Milan team-mates in the 2009-10 season – and feels the volatile Manchester City striker could have a big role to play in Poland and Ukraine.
“We need Balotelli to work for the team and to show he can take responsibility,” said Motta.
“Only like that can he make the difference and I’m sure he will. He must help us, especially on the pitch because we need his skill, not his temper. Off it, he can be the same as always.
“Balotelli makes me just as angry now with his jokes as he did when he was at Inter. But away from the pitch he is a good lad.”