Balotelli
Italy legend Roberto Baggio has described  controversial striker Mario Balotelli 'is one of the best in the world - but he wants to give off an image of himself that isn’t accurate.'


The World Cup 1994 finalist was speaking to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport and passed on his advice to the former Manchester City forward.


Balotelli has endured a controversial career to-date and was shipped back on loan to AC Milan this summer after failing to impress at Liverpool.


And Baggio said 'he wants to explain football' to his compatriot - who is hoping to get his career back on track following his disappointing return to the Premier League. 


Baggio won 54 caps for Italy and played a starring role in his side's route to the World Cup 1994 final - only to miss his penalty and hand the trophy to Brazil. 


Italy legend Roberto Baggio has claimed controversial striker Mario Balotelli 'is one of the best in the world - but he wants to give off an image of himself that isn’t accurate.'


The World Cup 1994 finalist was speaking to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport and passed on his advice to the former Manchester City forward.


Balotelli has endured a controversial career to-date and was shipped back on loan to AC Milan this summer after failing to impress at Liverpool.


But the Italy legend is fondly remembered by his nation's supporters and he believes Balotelli has the credentials to become a key player for the European giants.


Meanwhile, La Gazzetta dello Sport led with the headline 'Balo balance' and have suggested Balotelli could make his first start for Milan since returning to the club.


The Serie A side face Palermo on Saturday and Sinisa Mihajlovic's side will be looking to be put last weekend's disappointing defeat by rivals Inter Milan behind them.