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Abbiati: I can see Balotelli wants to face Inter

Controversial striker Mario Balotelli may make his league return with Milan in Saturday's derby against Inter.

Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati believes returning striker Mario Balotelli is desperate to make a derby impact against Inter.

Balotelli has yet to make his competitive return with Milan since signing a loan deal from Liverpool, with the 25-year-old starting in a friendly against third-tier Mantova during the international break, scoring a goal and setting up another.

But Abbiati has been impressed by Balotelli at training and hinted that the forward may get some game-time against Inter on Saturday.

"Balo is a great guy, he just has to follow the few rules we have in the dressing room," Abbiati said on Thursday, according to Gazzetta World.