AC Milan fullback Ignazio Abate defended Mario Balotelli after he broke down during defeat to Napoli.

Abate suggested the tears were not of anger, but of disappointment.

"Mario really cares about doing well with Milan and making his mark. He is sentimental. It's a shame that he got so downhearted about it, as he needs to keep his head up."

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