Brescia coach Fabio Grosso admits Mario Balotelli is unlikely to play against Atalanta.

Grosso remains unhappy with the striker's attitude in training, though insists he will play again.

He explained today: "I don't always want to talk about him, every time you go to see if he goes away a minute before or a minute later.

"With him I have a sincere and good relationship, he has some important qualities. I will call him later, he should be available.

"I repeat, he has certain characteristics and if he can put them on the field he can be useful."