Mancini publicly condemned the Italian for his red card at Arsenal - the most recent of a string of misdemeanours - and even suggested his career at Eastlands may be over.
But with 21-year-old available for the crunch clash following his three-match ban, Mancini's mood appears to have softened.
"Despite some stupid things he has done, Mario has done some important things, like his double strike at Old Trafford this season," Mancini told France Football.
"With him anything is possible. It is difficult to say today if I will recall Balotelli but everyone is available and I will make my choice on Sunday.
"It's like a family when a child does stupid things. The affection of the parents is still there.
"He's young and he commits big mistakes that can put the team in difficulty.
"But I still think he has great talent and I hope he will be a City player next season. It's all in his hands."
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