Ancelotti claims Balotelli racism protest was the 'right reaction'

The striker's response to racist abuse is further proof that football is on the right track to combat the issue, the Italian tactician says

Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti has commended Mario Balotelli's reaction to the racist abuse he received during Brescia's Serie A clash with Hellas Verona on Sunday.

Speaking ahead of Napoli's Champions League clash with RB Salzburg on Tuesday, Ancelotti said: "[Balotelli] did the right thing, he had the right reaction.

"There have already been a couple of episodes when the match has been stopped, so we are on the right path."