Genoa, Patrick Vieira sibylline on Mario Balotelli

Mario Balotelli was absent in Empoli

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In the post-match press conference at the 'Castellani', in addition to what è happened on the field between Genoa and Empoli (the Rossoblù won 2-1 on the Tuscans’ field) there was talk of soccer and in particular the future in Rossoblù of Mario Balotelli: the striker, absent today due to injury, has accumulated only 62' on the field since his arrival, with no goals to his credit, and his future at the Grifone è hangs in the balance.

"I think about the field and the fact that we got an important victory, which allows us to join Empoli in the standings,” said Patrick Vieira, responding precisely to a question related to Balotelli. “I do not feel like talking about individuals, we have to be a group and think about doing well together. We need all the elements in the squad, those who è entered today in the second half gave great energy to the team".

A rather sibylline message from Vieira, who therefore neither confirms nor denies the possible farewell of SuperMario, who is not leaving his mark in Genoa and could leave in January. On his tracks there's Cruz Azul, for a Mexican adventure that would represent a new chapter in the endless wanderings of the former, among others, of Inter and Milan.

Since his arrival at Genoa, Balotelli has played 5' against Parma, 19' against Como, 2' against Cagliari, 15' against Udinese, 13' against Torino and 8' against Napoli. Against AC Milan on Dec. 15, he è remained on the bench for the entire match while today in Empoli he was not there due to injury. It will be seen in the coming days whether the rumors about him will materialize.