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Interviewed by TMWthe athletic trainer who trained Mario Balotelli from June until signing with Genoa he talked about the training path of the new rossoblù striker: “I started with his brother Enock, then Mario also arrived. Both had decided to change trainers and, through mutual friends, this was created a working relationship first and then a friendship”, he begins Stefano Mazzoldi of the Equipe Training Lab studio in Brescia.
From June to almost November: how Mario has seen in these five months of training?
“Motivated and determined, motivated like never before. In recent months Mario has never given up, he has always trained 4-5 times a week despite not having the certainty of a call. This for me means having a mentality, Balotelli has always remained on the piece and that made the difference. It’s obvious that he can’t have the match pace, but he’s in good shape and he told me that during the medical visits with Genoa they found him to be fine, in line with the parameters.”
You spoke to each other after signing with Genoa?
“Of course, I heard him and complimented him. We achieved the first objective, but I will only feel satisfied and fulfilled when I see him do well in Serie A. Balotelli doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone, he knows well to be strong, but he must give continuity to his work and know how to react to everyone. There will always be difficulties, but Mario will know how to face them. Go Balo, I believe in you.”
Read TMW’s full interview with Stefano Mazzoldi here