While his Italian team-mates are away vying for Euro 2016 qualification , Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is reminiscing on a past tournament ... by recreating his famous goal celebration from 2012 . The out-of-sorts striker , who was left out of Antonio Conte 's squad for Italy 's qualifier against Bulgaria and a friendly with England , posted the picture to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon . In 2012 , after scoring for the Azzurri against Germany in a European Championship semi-final , Balotelli whipped off his shirt , before striking a pose to show off his muscular frame . Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli recreated his famous goal celebration for an Instagram photo on Tuesday . The Italian scored for his country against Germany in the semi-final of Euro 2012 in Warsaw , Poland . Perhaps serving as a reminder of what he can do , Balotelli recreated the celebration for Instagram , alongside the message , 'Old euro cup pose LOADING ... . ' In the most recent picture , Balotelli appears to be sporting a new tattoo on his pectoral , as well as a far less zany hairstyle . The Reds forward has struggled for goals of late , only netting four in 25 matches this season . He did , though , get on the scoresheet for Jamie Carragher 's XI in last weekend 's Liverpool All-Star game . He 'll be hoping he can take that form into the Premier League , starting with Arsenal next Saturday . Balotelli is congratulated after scoring for Jamie Carragher 's XI in the Liverpool All-Star game on Sunday . Balotelli also posted a picture of his football boots , inscribed with his initials and number : 'MB45 ' , on the back .
Mario Balotelli scored in Euro 2016 semi-final against Germany . His celebration has become famous and he recreated it on Instagram . Balotelli was left out of Italy 's squad for their the Euro 2012 qualifier . The Liverpool striker has scored just four goals in 25 games this season . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .