Balotelli plays, gives flying at stake, but he trains seriously

Forward complies strictly physical work this Friday, displays skill with the ball and exhibit good atmosphere among players of Italy during training in Mangalore                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Balotelli struggled during activity in Mangalore (Photo: Andre Durão)

Hope of Italy in the World Cup passes through the feet and the head of Mario Balotelli. Pressured to be the big name Azzurra in Brazil, the striker showed in the first workout on Friday in Mangalore, still playful as other opportunities, but focused on getting a good World Cup.

It is true that it was only a very slight physical training, to "take the plane of the body," as some philosopher of football. Still, Balo showed seriousness to pull the line in the activity in which athletes walked and then fired after trainer's whistle.

The attacker fulfilled to the letter the circuit mounted in the field of hotel where the delegation is concentrated.Also passed for racing tied by a rubber band and stretched his legs with extremely long strides. Finally, the stretched muscles in a curious exercise like jumping saci on one leg.

 

The work was also relaxed at times. So what appeared an interval between sessions,Balotelli was hurrying to catch a ball and start some embaixadinhas or play with members of the technical committee in penalty shoot-out. The right-Abate, his companion in Milan, has always been around.

The attacker also found time to give two strong kicks in enfincada a stake in the field, almost like a fighter. The climate of him with other players also seem to be good at the beginning of preparation for the the World Cup. After work, one group remained on the field to play ball control.

Balotelli left Italy to doubt because of pain in the adductor muscle of the right thigh. According to coach Cesare Prandelli, the player is in great condition for the World. However, only the next training will show you what to expect from the controversial striker.

Italy's  players run during training in Mangalore (Photo: André Durão / Globoesporte)