Cesare Prandelli hails "great" Mario Balotelli

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has hailed striker Mario Balotelli for his performances for AC Milan since January.

The 22-year-old has scored four goals in four matches for the Rossoneri since joining them from Manchester City last month.

"I'm seeing a great Balotelli," he told QS. "He is a player regenerated by the fact that he is close to his family again.

"As the national team boss, I have to be delighted to see Balotelli and [Stephan] El Shaarawy playing alongside each other. They are not incompatible."

El Shaarawy has scored 16 goals in 25 Serie A appearances for Milan so far this season.