Former Inter Milan head coach Gigi Simoni said he would never include unreliable AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli into his squad.
Simoni was impressed by Balotelli's talent but not his character, reports Xinhua.
"Balotelli is a player of great quality that is beyond doubt. However, I consider him unreliable which is why I would never want him in my squad. I prefer to have players who might be less talented but are capable of giving me guarantees on their behaviour. I cannot stand the fact he is always ready to react, protest or provoke," he said.
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