Italian striker Mario Balotelli has revealed which coaches have been his favourite and worst in his football career.
Europe's 10 Most Capped Internationals
The former Inter Milan and Manchester City forward left Anfield on a free transfer at the start of this season and joined French side OGC Nice.
Balotelli has been in fine form for his new club and while he was in Italy watching his national side take on Germany in an international friendly he was asked about his coaches by the media.
"For me, the one most on the ball remains Mancini: fantastic, I owe him so much," Balotelli told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"In second place I put (Lucien) Favre (of Nice) with (Jose) Mourinho: the Portuguese is talented and motivated, it is a pity that we had a falling out.
"The worst? Not (Jurgen) Klopp, I am not angry with him. If he has created a certain situation at Liverpool, maybe he should have had more patience with me.
"In truth, I had the biggest disappointment with (Brendan) Rodgers. I enjoyed myself with him in training but our relationship was a disaster."
In-Form Balotelli Comments On Italy Snub
The 26-year-old has made nine appearances for this French club already this season and has scored seven goals in all competitions.
Are you surprised that Balotelli picked Mancini as his favourite coach after the fall out the two had at Manchester City? Have your say in the comments section below.
