Paris Saint-Germain’s Italian midfielder Marco Verratti has challenged troubled Ligue 1 new boy Mario Balotelli to concentrate on his football all week long and not just on matchdays.
The former AC Milan, Manchester City and Liverpool striker scored twice on his debut for French outfit Nice on Sunday, where he is trying to resurrect his floundering career.
And the gloves were off when Italy international Verratti was asked what he thought of his compatriot.
“I just hope he realises that football is not just 90 minutes, but an all week long thing,” Verratti said at the PSG training ground.
“He’s a good player who has always had a problem with his mentality. But I do know he’s a good guy.”
Verratti tells Balotelli to get serious
