Italy's boss, Cesare Prandelli told Sky Sport24: "I am not worried about Balotelli. I read Mancini's interview where he said Mario is recovering well and will be available in 20 days. So, no worries."

Prandelli spoke about Serie A: "I did like the newly-promoted teams. They have good spirit, which is necessary to perform during the season. Then I don't like the usual controversies, the usual violence, also psychological, against the referees."

What's the solution? "Perhaps, by not talking about the referees anymore".

Then Prandelli commented on the possibility of coaching a big club like Real Madrid and Portugal at the same time: "I think it would be very difficult, almost impossible".