Balotelli: “Mou is the best!”
Inter Milan starlet Mario Balotelli is enjoying working for new coach Jose Mourinho.
“He’s different from all other coaches, he cares very much about personal relationships with players, this is very beautiful. You can approach him and talk about anything, not necessarily football,” said the teenage striker.
Balotelli also revealed how he’s learning from senior strikers Julio Cruz and Hernan Crespo.
“Julio Cruz pulled me aside last season and told me to study both his and Crespo’s movement,” said Balotelli. “It’s a weakness of my game and even today I watch and learn from them.” (tf)
Balotelli ready to shine!
Mario Balotelli spoke on Inter Channel after reporting for pre-season training.
“I’m less excited than a year ago because it was the first time then. I just have to focus on improving and never being satisfied,” admitted Mario, who signed a new contract last month.
“Mourinho said I have to improve every day? This was already one of my objectives, I’m pleased it’s the same for him. He’s definitely a good coach. He has spoken with us and I can say that he has strong ideas and clear objectives.
“Do I want to score at least 15 goals? Yes, it would be a good target, but we’ll see what I manage to do on the pitch. My role? I can even play at full-back - the most important thing for me is to play.” (ofciws)