Inter Milan's 19-year-old forward Mario Balotelli has apologized to
the club for an undisclosed rift and could return to the squad for
the first time in six games.
In a statement posted on Inter's Web site Thursday, Balotelli
said he was "sorry for the situation created recently. I was the
first person to suffer, because I adore football and I want to
play. Now, I'll wait silently so I can be used by my team again."
Balotelli reportedly met with Inter coach Jose Mourinho
before the statement was issued. Inter faces Bologna on Saturday
missing several players through suspension.
Balotelli, who has scored seven goals in 10 games this
season, could be key as Inter tries to make the Champions League
semifinals and defend its Serie A title.
