Former Italy boss Giovanni Trapattoni has branded Mario Balotelli an uncontrollable horse who needs to make the most of his move to Liverpool.
The 24-year-old is set to complete a €20 million move from AC Milan to Anfield, though there have been concerns about SuperMario’s temperament with a reported ‘good behaviour’ clause inserted into his new contract.
“I have worked with [Antonio] Cassano, who is like Balotelli, “ he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Mario strikes me from a human point of view.
“When I see a guy cry, you understand that they have the important things on the inside.
“A coach should never stop talking to those who have a sensitive soul. I did this until nighttime when my players went into their rooms.
“It was right way to deal with champions like [Michel] Platini, or [Zbigniew] Boniek.
“For a coach it is essential to manage the relationships within a group and with a man like Balotelli.”
The former Republic of Ireland coach was then asked to give Balotelli some advice ahead of this move to Liverpool.
“Dear Mario, remember you are a horse with uncontrollable desires. You have class, enthusiasm and contractual power.
“Don’t spoil this moment of your life. A footballer’s career is short, and the right train might pass, one, two or three times. Not thousands.
“Then you suddenly find yourself old and forgotten. There is only one person who can help… Balotelli.”
