AC Milan captain Riccardo Montolivo has called on Mario Balotelli not to react to wind-up merchants.

Balotelli was banned for last night's defeat to Juventus.

"Opponents often go over the top with him, but he too needs to be smart and not fall into the trap of provocation," said Montolivo.

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