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Balotelli Is Not Doing Enough To Get Back Into The Italian Squad by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:09pm On Mar 27, 2015
[b] Juventus defender, Leonardo Bonucci warned that Mario Balotelli must raise his game if he is to get into Antonio Conte's Italy squad. However, Bonucci would welcome Balotelli back into the squad.

Balotelli last played for the Italian National team at the last World Cup. He is yet to feature for Italy since Antonio Conte took over.

Balotelli have not impressed at Liverpool and it seems Balotelli will not come back to the side soon. Bonucci believes a fit and hungry Balotelli will benefit Italy.

"Mario is not in a good period of his career," said the Juventus defender. "However, he was an asset in the last European Championship. 

"He is welcome in this team, but he has to be part of our group. This team is devoted to hard work."

"Our defensive line is so strong thanks to our coaches," he added. "He has introduced us to playing with a new defensive style. 

"When we are organised on the pitch, it is easier to play in defence. In addition, we know each other very well. We have played a lot together."

Balotelli's mood on the pitch does not show a player hungry to prove his doubters wrong. It is time Balotelli admits he might be the reason of his dwindling career.

He is new to a system at Liverpool but Brendan Rodgers can not sacrifice the team's growth for Balotelli. Balotelli needs to work hard and follow the coach's instructions if he is to break into Liverpool. Antonio Conte, Coach of Italy will not call Balotelli to the national side if he is not doing well at Liverpool. It is as simple as that.

Earlier, Brendan Rodgers hinted Balotelli is not doing enough for Liverpool.

"He's been working really hard in training," Rodgers said. "I think now the penny has dropped.

"I assess players every day in training. No matter how good they are, it doesn't matter - you have to put the work in.

"It has been difficult for him because he's coming into a [playing] style that he's perhaps never been in before in terms of the intensity and the pressing."

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