Mario
Balotelli is ready to reclaim his place in the Manchester City side, according
to the club's defensive coach Angelo Gregucci.
Balotelli
was named as a substitute for City's UEFA Champions League draw in Ajax last
Tuesday and did not even make the bench for last weekend's Premier League
victory over Tottenham.
Speculation
has surfaced the 22-year-old striker could head for the exit in January should
Roberto Mancini continue to favour Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez and Edin Dzeko,
who has proven influential as a substitute this season.
However,
Balotelli impressed for Italy in their friendly against France on Wednesday
despite the Azzurri suffering a 2-1 defeat, and Gregucci says he is ready to
fight for a spot at City.
He told Sky
Sport Italy: "Mario gave a great contribution (for Italy) and I saw in him
the right attitude and behaviour.
"Mancini
has chosen to give him a signal, and it is his right to make choices.
"Perhaps
during the last week something was missing, but Mario is ready to take back the
Manchester City shirt."
Balotelli
has been linked with a return to Serie A with former club Inter Milan, as well
as their city rivals AC Milan.
Gregucci
added of his future: "Will he stay? It's not up to me to say. I just know
that he is definitely redeemable. He has 22 years of talent and quality.
"He is
a resource of our football club. He will give his contribution to the national
team and to City."
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