Video: Italian team doctor confirms Balotelli departure

Italy’s team doctor confirmed that Mario Balotelli will miss the rest of the Confederations Cup with a thigh injury.

SOUNDBITE (Italian) Dr. Enrico Castelacci, Italy Medical chief (On Mario Balotelli out of Confederations Cup)“This morning, I went to see him but his clinical condition is not good. I’m afraid he will not recover in time to final match on Sunday. For the semifinals he was already out. I spoke with Mr. Prandelli and, together, we decided to send the player back to Milan, and after speaking with the AC Milan doctor we decided to send him there for recovery.”

Italy face Spain in the semi-finals of the competition, whilst Brazil take on Uruguay.

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