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Italy coach Conte leaves door open to Liverpool striker Balotelli

Italy coach Antonio Conte insists Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is on his radar.

Conte overlooked the forward for his first official Azzurri squad.

"I have no prejudice against Mario," said Conte.

"I do not rule anyone out, but I do demand my players act like professionals. If you are not focused, if you wander about thinking only of yourself and basically graze on the pitch, then that's not good enough for me.

"My choice not to call Balotelli and Cerci was natural in that sense. From here on we'll see who will play, how they play and what attitudes are like on and off the field.

"With me it's a constant revolving door policy, so you can come in and you can go out."

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