Italy will face Spain in the semi-final without Mario Balotelli, who had to leave Brazil due to an issue with his left thigh. The Italian-Ghanaian striker returned to Italy for treatment by AC Milan’s medical staff. Despite hopes of his return for a possible final or third-place match, the medical conditions were not satisfactory. The decision was made to avoid risks and prioritize Balotelli’s recovery. Italy’s coach, Cesare Prandelli, emphasized the need to focus on collective efforts without Balotelli and make the team even more compact.
MARIO BALOTELLI: THE ITALIAN-GHANAIAN LEAVES THE CONFEDERATIONS CUP AND RETURNS TO ITALY
