The Brescia forward has not played international football since September 2018, but has been given hope over a return
Italy coach Roberto Mancini insists the door remains open for Mario Balotelli to make a return to the national team.
Balotelli has not played for his country since a 1-1 draw with Poland in September 2018, when he featured for just over an hour of the Nations League fixture.
The forward scored five goals in 19 appearances for bottom club Brescia before the Serie A season was halted due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, having returned to his homeland after three years in France with Nice and Marseille.