Former Switzerland assistant coach Michel Pont has slammed Sion striker Mario Balotelli.

The former Manchester City, Liverpool and Inter Milan forward has battled for consistency with Sion this season.

Pont feels it's down to attitude and blasted the Italian, barking: "Of course one could say that there are zombies in the team, but they are not.

"There is one who destroys everything, this is Balotelli. It is not possible to have a leader who destroys the mood, personally I can't take it anymore with this Balotelli.

"You can't make fun of an institution!"