Mario Balotelli's AC Milan future in doubt after Sinisa Mihajlovic's rant

Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2016 by skysports.com

Mario Balotelli was criticised after AC Milan's 2-1 win by boss Sinisa Mihajlovic

Mario Balotelli's AC Milan future appears to be in doubt after the striker drew stinging criticism from boss Sinisa Mihajlovic following the club's 2-1 win over Genoa.

Milan took an early lead from Carlos Bacca's fifth-minute strike before Keisuke Honda doubled their advantage in the 63rd minute.

Mihajloivc sent Balotelli, who is on-loan from Liverpool, on with just two minutes remaining but Genoa pulled a goal back through Alessio Cerci in the second minute of injury time, leaving Mihajlovic furious at the final whistle as he tried to get on to the pitch to confront the Italian striker.

Mihajlovic (left) tried to get on the pitch to confront Balotelli at the final whistle

"We had to win and we did it. It was a good performance and we hardly ever ran risks," Mihajlovic told Mediaset Premium.

"We should've scored a third goal and not risked at the end. It is also my fault, as those who don't sacrifice themselves for the team to the 94th minute will no longer set foot on the field."

"It wasn't just Balotelli, there were another two or three as well as him, they know who I'm talking about."

"Where can we improve? There are many areas, as when Balotelli and Jeremy Menez are fit we will have more attacking options and it'll be more difficult for the opposition to close us down."

AC Milan players celebrate Keisuke Honda's goal against Genoa

"Riccardo Montolivo brings balance and Keisuke Honda did really well. They were jeered in the past by fans, but with grit and determination won everyone over."

"We are in the running for the Champions League play-off and putting pressure on the others."

Earlier this year, the former Manchester City star's agent Mino Raiola insisted the striker could still have a future at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp.

Balotelli has scored just twice in 11 appearances on loan at AC Milan

When asked if there was a way back for Balotelli, who moved to Anfield in the summer of 2014, at Liverpool, Raiola told Sky Sports News HQ: "Theoretically and by law, yes. He's owned by Liverpool so at the end of the season he should go back to Liverpool."

Balotelli has made just 11 appearances for Milan this term and scored just twice with reports suggesting his loan spell could be cut short at the San Siro following his bust up with Mihajlovic.