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Mario Balotellis AC Milan future appears to be in doubt after the striker drew stinging criticism from boss Sinisa Mihajlovic following the clubs 2-1 win over Genoa.Milan took an early lead from Carlos Baccas fifth-minute strike before Keisuke Honda doubled their advantage in the 63rd minute.Mihajloivc sent Balotelli, who is on-loan from Liverpool, on with just two minutes remaining but Genoa pulled a goal back through Alessio Cerci in the second minute of injury time, leaving Mihajlovic furious at the final whistle as he tried to get on to the pitch to confront the Italian striker. Mihajlovic (left) tried to get on the pitch to confront Balotelli at the final whistle We had to win and we did it. It was a good performance and we hardly ever ran risks, Mihajlovic told Mediaset Premium.We shouldve scored a third goal and not risked at the end. It is also my fault, as those who dont sacrifice themselves for the team to the 94th minute will no longer set foot on the field.It wasnt just Balotelli, there were another two or three as well as him, they know who Im talking about.Where can we improve? There are many areas, as when Balotelli and Jeremy Menez are fit we will have more attacking options and itll be more difficult for the opposition to close us down. AC Milan players celebrate Keisuke Hondas goal against Genoa Riccardo Montolivo brings balance and Keisuke Honda did really well. They were jeered in the past by fans, but with grit and determination won everyone over.We are in the running for the Champions League play-off and putting pressure on the others.Earlier this year, the former Manchester City stars agent Mino Raiola insisted the striker could still have a future at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp. Balotelli has scored just twice in 11 appearances on loan at AC Milan Whn asked if there was a way back for Balotelli, who moved to Anfield in the summer of 2014, at Liverpool, Raiola told Sky Sports News HQ: Theoretically and by law, yes. Hes owned by Liverpool so at the end of the season he should go back to Liverpool.Balotelli has made just 11 appearances for Milan this term and scored just twice with reports suggesting his loan spell could be cut short at the San Siro following his bust up with Mihajlovic.Also See:Serie A fixturesSerie A tableBet ￡5 Get ￡20 FreeChris Archer Jersey . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday. Erik Gonzalez Jersey . After Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close range at Stamford Bridge after only four minutes, Hazard hit back in the 17th with a superb strike. Etoo gave Jose Mourinhos team a decisive lead from Oscars back pass in the 34th. http://www.pittsburghpiratesprostore.us/Roberto-Clemente-pirates-jersey/ . 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Thousands of Southern California fans enveloped the Trojans to celebrate an improbable win secured by an interim coach, an inconsistent kicker and a thin defence that wouldnt break.No. 7 Michigan wants to win with defense and to date the Wolverines are not even sharing the identity of the most important offensive player, their quarterback.Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh is guarding the identity of the starter like its a national secret, and its likely the world will find out together at noon ET Saturday when the season begins.Harbaugh revealed on Monday that he has chosen the starter -- either sophomore Wilton Speight or junior transfer John OKorn -- but he just isnt interested in sharing the information publicly yet.Yeah, we know who our starting quarterback is. Yes, Harbaugh said at a press conference. Ill say who our starting quarterback is before Saturday.Harbaugh said the battle for the job has been fierce but he carefully measured his words so he wouldnt tip off the identity of the starter.The competition at the quarterback position has been very good, Harbaugh said. Its been improving, as well, daily and weekly. All the quarterbacks are playing at a very high level.OKorn, a former starter at Houston, has the edge in game experience. Speight holds the edge when it comes to production in a Michigan uniform.Speight hasnt started a game but did guide the Wolverines to a winning touchdown against Minnesota last season when he replaced injured starter Jake Rudock.He thinks he has an inkling which way the decision will shake out but wasnt willing to share his opinion.I think Ive got a feel now and everyone has a feel, Speight said recently. But its Coachs decision and not many people know what goes on in Coach Haarbaughs mind.dddddddddddd Hes one of a kind, so just kind of wait and see what he does.OKorn isnt stressing over the timing of a public declaration. He said whether he is the starter or the backup will have no bearing on his preparation.I dont think it should change, honestly, if youre the first guy or the second guy, OKorn said recently. If youre the second guy youre only a snap away, so you should be preparing just as hard as the starter.Hawaii traveled from Australia, where the Rainbow Warriors lost the opener of the college football season to Cal in Sydney.The Rainbow Warriors expect to see a power football clinic from Harbaugh, no matter who is under center for Michigan. But unlike many Wolverines teams, there is no clear-cut leader in the backfield.Senior DeVeon Smith had a team-best 753 rushing yards last season but is prone to bouts of inconsistency. He maintained his starting job, partly because of other players failing to meet expectations -- like Ty Isaac -- and injury issues at the position. Isaac, now a junior, has responded differently this summer and is pushing for more time. Senior Drake Johnson is thriving despite two major knee surgeries and having his torso run over by a forklift this offseason.Michigan and Hawaii are meeting for the third time. The Wolverines won both previous meetings -- 27-10 in 1986 when Harbaugh was the quarterback and 48-17 in 1998 when Tom Brady was at the helm. ' ' '