New Italy team manager Lele Oriali has commented on Mario Balotelli's move to Liverpool.

The striker left AC Milan for Anfield this week.

"Balotelli is a player like all the others and must earn his call-up. As a player, he is a talent still being formed. That means he can give more and I hope he will do for Italy," said Oriali.

"I will stop here, as it's only right that the Coach talks about the players."

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