Balotelli in "great shape" before Brescia debut but Ronaldo doubt for Juventus

Mario Balotelli said he was "in great shape" as he prepares to return to Serie A on Tuesday with his first game for his hometown club Brescia against Cristiano Ronaldo's Italian champions Juventus.

"Mario will be there Tuesday," confirmed coach Eugenio Corini of the Italian striker whose debut was delayed by a four-game suspension for former club Marseille.

But Ronaldo may miss the date with Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri revealing the Portuguese star had picked up a slight adductor problem.

"Cristiano has a little fatigue to the adductors and I have to see if he is available," said Sarri.

"I don't want to take any risk with injuries," added the Juventus coach with two Serie A fixtures this week before hosting Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on October 1.

"Brescia are a dangerous team. The game is undoubtedly a tricky one and Balotelli's debut can give an extra boost."
"I'm ready. I've only played two friendlies, and have not played 90 minutes, but I am in great shape. The last time I was at this weight, I was at Manchester City."
But he insisted: "Ronaldo's presence doesn't really interest me. I'll try to score and play the way I will in any game."
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