Eight-day deadline for Balotelli?

Mario Balotelli reportedly has eight days of treatment to avoid going under the knife for a hernia.

The Milan striker has been out of action since September, and has been working conservatively to try and resolve the issue.

It was reported this week that the on-loan Liverpool man would undergo an operation, but SportMediaset insists surgery is not a definite.

Mario Balotelli reportedly has eight days of treatment to avoid going under the knife for a hernia.

The Milan striker has been out of action since September, and has been working conservatively to try and resolve the issue.

It was reported this week that the on-loan Liverpool man would undergo an operation, but SportMediaset insists surgery is not a definite.

The news outlet believes that Balotelli will undergo eight days of treatment at Milanello, and will go under the knife if there is no significant improvement in his condition.

The Rossoneri are keen to avoid surgery, as it would likely keep the Italian international out until after the winter break.