The 34 year-old striker signed for Genoa on Tuesday.
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Speaking today to preview the Viola clash, Gilardino said: "Balotelli arrived with great motivation. I spoke to him a lot. His programme at the moment includes a week of work, both with the team and with physical tests.
"He will not be called up tomorrow. My thoughts will be in a week, Monday evening in Parma. We think day by day, he is a boy who must be protected in every way.
"I know what he can give us, as I said in previous conferences, he cannot solve the problems alone. The priority was, is and always will be the team."