Mario Balotelli left to decide Liverpool future after pre-season omission
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists Mario Balotelli’s future lies in the player’s own hands despite his omission from their pre-season tour.
Mario Balotelli
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Born: 12 August 1990; Palermo, Italy
Position: Forward
Signed: 25 August 2014; AC Milan; £16m
Position: Forward
Signed: 25 August 2014; AC Milan; £16m
Raheem Sterling included in pre-season tour squad, Balotelli, Enrique, Borini miss out
Liverpool have named transfer rebel Raheem Sterling in the squad for their pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia, while three big names miss out.
Mario Balotelli given compassionate leave as Liverpool begin pre-season training
Liverpool have confirmed that striker Mario Balotelli has been given compassionate leave after he missed the first day of pre-season training on Monday.
10 Bold Predictions for Liverpool this Summer
With just over a month to go before the beginning of the 2015/16 Premier League season, Jack Lusby makes 10 predictions for Liverpool’s summer.
Sampdoria manager rules out summer move for Mario Balotelli
One route out of Liverpool for Mario Balotelli has been blocked, with Sampdoria manager Walter Zenga ruling out a move for the striker this summer.
Who will leave Liverpool in this summer transfer window?
Liverpool are making waves with their incomings in the transfer market, but who will they sell? Jack Lusby looks back over who could leave this summer.
Brendan Rodgers wants 8 out, 3 more in at Liverpool this summer – Reports
There seems to be another major overhaul on the cards at Liverpool this summer, with reports suggesting Brendan Rodgers wants to sell eight players.
Liverpool Transfer Rumour Roundup: Latest on Tevez, Bartra, Kovacic and Balotelli
We round up the latest Liverpool transfer rumours, with a plethora of top-level European talent linked with moves to Merseyside.
Brendan Rodgers and the importance of team spirit
Brendan Rodgers has had his fair share of disagreements with senior players in his three years at Anfield.
Mario Balotelli will stay at Liverpool, claims his agent
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli will remain at the club next season, according to his agent Mino Raiola.
Liverpool FC 2014/15: 10 Things We Learned This Season
With Liverpool’s 2014/15 season officially at a close, Jack Lusby identifies 10 things we learned from the Reds’ latest campaign.
Jerome Sinclair’s Chelsea cameo hints at summer exit for Liverpool trio
On an afternoon where victory for Liverpool against Chelsea was imperative, Brendan Rodgers’ decision to bring on youngster Jerome Sinclair was telling.
Lovren, Rodgers, Balotelli, Johnson: 5 Talking Points from West Brom 0-0 Liverpool
Liverpool failed to bounce back to winning ways on Saturday as they were held to a 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion in a game which will probably go down as one of the worst viewing spectacles of the season.
Forward Thinking: Why Liverpool must prioritise an attacking overhaul this summer
Aaron Cutler explains why Liverpool must prioritise their strikeforece in the upcoming transfer window.
Sampdoria president confirms interest in signing Mario Balotelli
Mario Balotelli’s short and disappointing time as a Liverpool player could be set to come to an end this summer.
Report: Mario Balotelli “has no future at Liverpool” and tops Anfield exit list this summer
A report this week claims Mario Balotelli will be shown the exit door at Liverpool this summer after Brendan Rodgers’ gamble on the Italian forward failed.
Video: Mario Balotelli and Steven Gerrard goals in Liverpoool FC All-Star Match
In case you missed it, Mario Balotelli and Steven Gerrard were both on the scoresheet during the Liverpool FC All Star Match at Anfield on Sunday.
Why Always Him? An alternative view of Mario Balotelli’s Liverpool career
Aaron Cutler jumps to the defence of Mario Balotelli and offers an alternative view on the Italian’s season.
Mario Balotelli Penaltygate Only Strengthens Jordan Henderson’s Claim for Liverpool Captaincy
A little bit of controversy and the media are ready to pounce. Danny Gallagher looks back at the over-hyped fallout from Thursday night’s “penaltygate” during Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Besiktas.