AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic seems like a hard man to please as he has told Mario Balotelli to improve if he wants to break his way into the first team.
Balotelli featured in a 3-2 friendly victory over Serie C side Mantova FC on Thursday, scoring a goal making an assist and winning a penalty.
Yet still Mihajlovic is not impressed with the former Man City man, although he wasn't specific he didn't sound impressed:
'I have doubts in every area of the team... Today those who haven't played much were given a chance and they showed why they are reserves.'
Speaking to Premium Sport, Mihajlovic was asked if he was referring to Balo:
'I'm not talking about anyone in particular but about everyone. Balotelli? We played against a Serie C side. He is not in good shape and has to improve, just like all the others, otherwise he won't play.
'The match today was an important chance for us to improve on our match fitness and to see those who've played less. It was not a positive match though and I was expecting something more from the players,' he added.
'However, even in the negative moments I saw a positive, which is that I know who I can rely on and who I can't rely on. The derby is a big match that we need to prepare well for.
'I didn't get the positive responses that I wanted today. The performances out on the pitch are what matter, those that don't deserve to won't play.'
'Balotelli? It's been a long time since he last played and he needs to work on his match fitness.'
'I expected more from those that have been playing with us since the start. I am referring to everyone, we should have done better.
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