First day of training for the Italian national team, in view of the matches with Slovenia and Ukraine.Cesare Prandelli, at a press conference, spoke of his choices: "Motta and Ranocchia have been examined and have the opportunity to stay and try to recover. The absence of Borriello? It was only a technical choice. Cassano? He had a great second half with Bari, he looked good. The last performance in Palermo was not that good not only for Cassano, but for all the Milan players. I’m not worried, this week is the week of the National teams and everyone has come here to give their best. I spoke with Balotelli , he told me "Coach I need help, I always spoil everything. "He realized he did something stupid, he is a player who needs to improve. But of course we are following him for the future".

De Rossi will also be missing: "I have not spoken with him, but I appreciated his comments, it starts from there. He is an important player, but behaviour is also important. You must win by trying to be fair and sporting. The code of ethics goes on at all costs; otherwise we would not be credible: it is shared by all, no one has ever had no objection".

Italy without De Rossi and Balotelli, who might come back for the friendly against Ukraine, "Their exclusion applies to one game, we will see for Ukraine".

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