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AC Milan coach Allegri: Balotelli was desperate for derby goal

AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri says Mario Balotelli was unlucky not to score in their derby draw with Inter Milan.

Allegri admits former Inter striker Balotelli was determined to impress.

"Mario is 22 and grew up at Inter, " he told reporters. "He really wanted to do well yesterday.

"It was just unfortunate that he didn't get on the scoresheet."

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