Juventus coach Antonio Conte has claimed a Mario Balotelli-inspired AC Milan can win the Scudetto as early as this season.
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Despite a massive 11 point gap between third placed Milan and leaders Juve, Conte, who yesterday received the Panchina d'Oro for best Serie A coach last season, feels the recent addition of Mario Balotelli has sparked new life into the Rossoneri's title challenge.
"Milan, with Balotelli, can win the Scudetto as soon as this season," he said. "The Championship is still long."
The former Bianconeri midfielder also took the time to offer some advice to his Serie A rivals in their quest to thwart superstar Lionel Messi, when Milan take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
"How do you stop Messi? With a gun," Conte joked.
"[But] I hope that Milan go through," he added. "I support all Italian clubs in Europe, especially since we need to start picking up coefficient points."
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