The Italian manager, currently out of a job, stated he texts his former player to help him with his anger issues.

Roberto Mancini, former Manchester City coach, talked about the Premier League and its top candidates. During the lenghty interview, the Italian manager also had words for Mario Balotelli, whom he had some problems while they were part of the Citizens:

"Mario is a great kid, but he must be aware of the fact that this may be his last chance to prove everyone how much he's worth in the pitch. People have to forget he is a loose cannon off the pitch. I send him Whatsapp messages from time to time, as a sort of therapy. But the thing is, only Balotelli can help Balotelli," Mancini stated.

After he referred to his former player's skills, Mancini analyzed the current Premier League scenario, evem venturing a guess about who will end up winning it all:

"Chelsea and Manchester City are the two strongest candidates to win the Premier. Other teams such as Arsenal have no chance to win it, and to think Manchester United have an opportunity is out of the question," the Italian added.

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