Brendan Rodgers demands more from Mario Balotelli — “once we got the penalty he stops working”
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has criticised Mario Balotelli's work rate and told him to step up his contribution.
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
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Mario Balotelli still has Liverpool future despite “difficult period” – Rodgers
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has again insisted Mario Balotelli does have a future at Anfield and expects him to fight for his place.
Brendan Rodgers coy on Mario Balotelli Liverpool exit speculation
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers dodged questions over Mario Balotelli’s future at the club during his press conference at Melwood on Thursday afternoon.