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ROBERTO MANCINI is cursing the name of Mario Balotelli, just days after his infamous brawl with the madcap striker.
The Manchester City boss blew his top with the troublesome striker last week after Balotelli put in an X-rated tackle on Scott Sinclair during a training session.
Balotelli, 22, has been constantly linked with a move away from the club, with Milan keen on bringing him back to Italy.
But Mancini is clearly tired of the constant questions about his fellow countryman and revealed his frustration with an expletive in today’s Press conference.
When asked about Balotelli, the City manager jokingly responded: “F***ing hell! Next question please!”
Balotelli had missed four games with a virus prior to his return as a substitute against Watford in the FA Cup last week.
He made a surprise appearance for City’s youth team on Monday and also scored two goals in a friendly against Blackburn.
MAN CITY boss Mancini jokingly pleads for another question when quizzed about madcap Mario
More in keeping with his unpredictable nature was his decision to dye his hair blond earlier this week.
When asked if this year will be a fresh start for Balotelli, Mancini added: “I hope so. He went with our under-21s because he needed a game.
“After 40 days without a game, he needed one game. He trained well and I hope this year will be different.”
Mancini is banking on having injured forward Sergio Aguero back in his side for next week’s clash with Fulham.
The Argentine ace is sidelined for this weekend’s trip to Arsenal after tearing a hamstring in the win over Stoke at the Etihad Stadium on New Year’s Day.
Mancini said: “Sergio is not available for Sunday. We don’t want to take a risk.
“He continues to have treatment this week. I hope he can play against Fulham next game.”
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