He noted that he would often play well in a series of games, but then struggle in the fourth game, and that this pattern was also evident in his training sessions.

Balotelli said that he would often focus on playing well in a specific game or scoring a certain number of goals before a break, which helped him stay motivated and focused.

However, when he set long-term goals for himself, he found it difficult to maintain his level of performance over an extended period.