Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has lashed out at Mario Balotelli, insisting the striker's attitude is putting his career at risk.
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The controversial forward was up his old tricks in Sunday's Manchester derby, having stormed down the tunnel following his substitution.
Having started the weekend's clash at the Etihad Stadium ahead of Carlos Tevez, Balotelli made way for the Argentine in the 52nd minute after a lacklustre performance.
City fans had earlier voiced their displeasure with Balotelli's efforts during the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, and Mancini reckons the 22-year-old's tantrums aren't helping matters.
"I love Mario but it is important for him to start to think about his job," the Italian tactician said.
"He has everything to play well but he can't continue to play like today. We wanted more from him.
"When you have a player that has Mario's quality, you cannot understand why he continues to throw it out of the window. It is incredible.
"I have seen players in my life with fantastic quality. But in the end, they did nothing. I don't want Mario to finish like these players. It would be bad for him."
Aside from Balotelli's drama, Mancini still believes his side can retain their Premier League title despite going six points adrift of United following the home defeat.
He added: "Even though we have lost this game we have shown we can win the title this year.
"It is clear, we need to work hard and stop making mistakes. We can't continue to go one or two goals behind because it is difficult to recover.
"We have a good spirit. Now we need to win four or five matches in a row."
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