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Balotelli looks like he wants nothing to do with Nice, says team-mate Eysseric

Valentin Eysseric was critical of Mario Balotelli on Saturday and the Nice midfielder stood by his comments following the draw at Rennes.

Nice midfielder Valentin Eysseric is unhappy with team-mate Mario Balotelli, claiming the maligned Italian forward "looks like he wants nothing to do with us".

Balotelli was absent for Sunday's 2-2 Ligue 1 draw at Rennes due to flu symptoms, having been a substitute against Saint-Etienne last week.

Eysseric was critical of Balotelli on Saturday, urging the 26-year-old former AC Milan, Inter and Manchester City star to think more about the team, and the Frenchman stood by his comments at Roazhon Park.