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Italy coach Conte reveals injury for Liverpool striker Balotelli

Italy coach Antonio Conte has given an update on Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli's injury.

Conte says Balotelli's setback is a groin strain, contrary to reports of a hamstring injury.

He revealed: "Balotelli had this inflammation in the groin and it continued troubling him today, so we decided it was best to send him back home."

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