Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

January 5, 2020 Brescia's Mario Balotelli reacts after scoring their first goal REUTERS

Mario Balotelli was named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 on Monday, as the Adana Demirspor striker joined seven uncapped players in Roberto Mancini's 35-man training camp selection.

Balotelli, who worked under Azzurri coach Mancini earlier in his career at Inter Milan and Manchester City, has not featured for the national team since September 2018.