Nice striker Mario Balotelli knows how to work with difficult players.

After not the best game in Liverpool and Milan, Balotelli managed to return to a good level of play in Nice, where this week he had a son Lyon. In the summer, Mario could leave the "eagle" as a free agent, but instead signed a new contract with the club.

"I stayed, because I'm happy here.". Everything is simple. I like teammates, fans, coach. When I first came to the club, I did not know if I would like it here. But surprisingly, I'm happy. Yes, and Nice - a good project, "- said Balotelli.

"I became better physically and finally found the stability that I often lacked in recent years. It only comes if you work well in training and feel great. It is also very important that I completely completed the pre-season training with the club. I worked even on weekends. I can not tolerate long pauses, because then it's not easy to get involved in the training process ".

Many coaches did not manage to find a common language with Balotelli. Therefore, Mario was asked how he himself would approach such a football player.

"I would limit my praise, but instead to such a player as I would try to" give on the eggs ". I know that when everything seems calm it's a problem. When someone comes to me on a sick callus, I get angry and do more. It is very important to learn from your mistakes ".

Nice to play in the derby against Olympique Marseille.

"I played in the Manchester derby, in Milan (my favorite) and Liverpool.

Fans can distinguish these games among the rest, but we need to show the same game on the field as in other matches ".

"On the field I will meet some old friends - Adil Rami and Patrice Evra. I wish them all the best ... In fact, no, I do not want anything - I just hope that Nice wins! ".

Match Nice - Marseille will be held today, October 1. The beginning is at 22:00 Kyiv time. After 7 matches, Nice has 10 points and 9th place in the standings, while Marcel with 13 points is located on the 7th line.