Mario's new look is a Real winner: City striker could be back to face old boss Mourinho

Mario Balotelli has set his sights on a clash against Real Madrid, managed by his old boss Jose Mourinho, after successful eye surgery.
It was feared the Manchester City striker would be out for a month after laser treatment to correct his vision.

Quick return: Mario Balotelli could be back to face Stoke, according to his surgeon

 

However, surgeon Emanuele Scuri said Balotelli could be back in action within 10 days, meaning he could play against Stoke a week on Saturday.
So the 22-year-old Italian will almost certainly be available for City’s Champions League opener against Real in the Bernabeu three days later.
Mourinho fell out with Balotelli during his time in charge at Inter Milan, once describing the youngster as ‘unmanageable’.
Dr Scuri said: ‘I think in around 10 days he should be ready to play again. Already this morning he asked if he could drive and I suggested he should get a lift until Thursday.’