Nice can win league 1 - Balotelli

Mario Balotelli has said he believes Nice can win Ligue 1. The Italian made the statement also commending Nice fans.
According to Balotelli, Nice fans are the best he’s ever seen.

The Italian international joined the French side

from Liverpool this summer, after Milan decided

not to sign him permanently after last season’s

loan deal.

“Nice is a very good team, even without Mario,

because even when I haven’t played they’ve

done well and they’ve won,” Balotelli told

Telefoot.

“As far as I’m concerned, I’m proud to be at

the top of the table, and for me it’s not enough

- I want more, I want to feel better and score

more goals.

“Can we win the League? Yes, it’s possible but

it’s difficult. We’ve played 11 games, but

anything is possible.

“I think all of the team is fantastic. I’m

impressed by [Alassane] Plea, what a player. He

can become a top player if he continues like

this, if he continues to work because he’s a very

good striker.

“I also like [Jean] Seri, a very good player.

Ricardo [Pereira], [Wylan] Cyprien, Dalbert…

there’s really a lot of talent in the team.”

As someone who has played at the highest level,

does Balotelli give advice to the younger

members of the squad?

“To be honest I don’t talk a lot! But when I see

some things, like a player who can be better

then I’ll advise them, if they can do better on

their left, their right, in shooting.

“Something like this, yes. I try to help the team

with what I do on the pitch, rather than my

words. That’s how I am.

“I’ve gone from a boy to a man, that’s the

difference. I have time to rediscover my form, if

I do that it will be good for the team. Right now

I’m at about 60-65 per cent.”

The former Manchester City striker was then

asked about his impressions of Ligue 1.

“It’s difficult. When I came here, I thought it

would be a lot easier, not because I didn’t hold

the French League in high regard, but because I

didn’t expect it to be like the English or Italian

League.

“It’s not, but it’s difficult, and it’s getting closer

and closer to the level of England, Italy or

Germany.”

Finally, Super Mario was asked about the

passion of the fans, with one of his shirts being

sold every six minutes on average.

“Is that true?” Balotelli asked.

“That’s cool! I’m always happy with that. Of all

the clubs I’ve played for, these are the most

passionate supporters I’ve ever had.

“At Inter, Milan, Manchester City, Liverpool they

were passionate, but here they’re the best.”