Milan striker Mario Balotelli’s agent says ‘he needs a jolt’ and ‘must return to smiling on the pitch again’.

The Italy international is on loan from Liverpool at San Siro this season and the Rossoneri have the option to sign him permanently, but that seems unlikely after a poor campaign.

Despite missing three months through injury, Balo’s return of one Serie A goal in 14 appearances hasn’t been impressive and agent Mino Raiola admits he needs to improve.

Milan striker Mario Balotelli’s agent says ‘he needs a jolt’ and ‘must return to smiling on the pitch again’.

The Italy international is on loan from Liverpool at San Siro this season and the Rossoneri have the option to sign him permanently, but that seems unlikely after a poor campaign.

Despite missing three months through injury, Balo’s return of one Serie A goal in 14 appearances hasn’t been impressive and agent Mino Raiola admits he needs to improve.

“Balotelli? For the first time with Mario I can’t say anything on a behavioural level,” Raiola told Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I’m tempted to tell him: ‘make something of your…’. In reality, after the injury he hasn’t managed to get going.

“The purchase clause? At this point it’s more important that Mario returns to smiling on the pitch. In private he already does, but that’s not enough. Of course, he needs a jolt.”

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