Balotelli absence adds to Italy challenge

[FIFA]

Injury to Mario Balotelli has given Italy boss Cesare Prandelli a selection headache. With the help of Nazionale midfielder Claudio Marchisio, FIFA.com looks at those vying to replace him led by the experienced Alberto Gilardino.

Via: FIFA.com News

[Shola Sholaz]

I knew his absence would be terribly felt in yesterday's game and it happened. Italy were nothing to write home about....