Mario Balotelli (Liverpool -> Nice)

We should judge Mario, when a fully fit Sturridge is back, settled into the side. Then see how Mario shapes up, before being too harsh on the player, then decide if he is in the last chance saloon.

He is 24, he hasn't blew my mind since he came, we got him at a good price, he's got plenty of years ahead of him, he could be very useful in future, remember he's still young and we haven't seen the best of him.
I was dead set against him coming here but come on, he isn't the main reason we have looked off this year, no one seems to be able to read anyone elses plans on the pitch.

It's like a group of individuals not a team who know how each other play.

We should judge Mario, when a fully fit Sturridge is back, settled into the side. Then see how Mario shapes up, before being too harsh on the player, then decide if he is in the last chance saloon.

So in order for Mario to work, he needs Sturridge here?

Sounds like catch 22 to me.

So in order for Mario to work, he needs Sturridge here?

Sounds like catch 22 to me.

That's how I feel. The only way he can justify his inclusion as Studge's partner is if he makes Studge better, not the other way around....

Well Super Mario may have to wait a little bit longer....it's rumoured that Studge is yet again out injured, pulled up in training yesterday 

Well Super Mario may have to wait a little bit longer....it's rumoured that Studge is yet again out injured, pulled up in training yesterday 

Wait for what?

Wait for what?

Problem with his thigh again 

Today in an interview Antonio Conte said that he left Italy not because he was injured, but because he "needs to be educated, but he doesn't have time for that."

Winning with a Balotelli (#Disgrace) goal would not taste like winning for me.He could score 100 goals a season and it would just repulse me more to rely on such a distasteful character to get this proud club forward.

He's fit? Really?? We cant catch a break can we?!

Genuinely Guttted!!!

These aren't the supporters we're looking for.

6 weeks to save his Liverpool career.

6 weeks to save his Liverpool career.

So you're assuming Brendan is going to keep starting him in Studge's absence.

Getting bloody predictable isn't it. The only positive Brendan can possibly get from Studge's absence is to change tactics with Balotelli, either one up top with him or drop him. If he plays him up top on his own against Palace I'll be livid.

These aren't the supporters we're looking for.

I did agree elsewhere in the thread that may of been a tad harsh...

But i stand by my judgement of him... Never rated him at City, Never rated him at either Milan clubs, Didnt want LFC to buy him... proving me right so far!!

These aren't the supporters we're looking for.

 

So you're assuming Brendan is going to keep starting him in Studge's absence.

Getting bloody predictable isn't it. The only positive Brendan can possibly get from Studge's absence is to change tactics with Balotelli, either one up top with him or drop him. If he plays him up top on his own against Palace I'll be livid.

Not to be the bearer of bad news, but it seems that on Sunday you'll most probably be livid 

|Read in the press, Mario feels that he is playing some of his best football of his career, giving himself 7 out of 10 for his performances !

Is he injured? BBC website has a photo of him at the boxing in liverpool. Surely the team are in London for a lunchtime kick off?

Is he injured? BBC website has a photo of him at the boxing in liverpool. Surely the team are in London for a lunchtime kick off?

Was a doubt so guessing he's not fit.

Was a doubt so guessing he's not fit.

Never mind the Babel-copter, Mario has this.



He'll be down south in a flash.

Well according to Rodgers presser Lambert will be seeing more action than he has been do far. Make of that what you want.

Liverpool players have reportedly become frustrated with their team manager Brendan Rodgers for favouritism towards goal-shy Mario Balotelli.

Liverpool players are angry that the Italian is in the team no matter how poorly he plays and they have even sent a senior star to see Rodgers about it. There is a feeling in the dressing room the boss has gone overboard with the striker, playing him until he breaks his duck in the Premier League.

The former Manchester City forward has scored just twice since his 16 million pounds move from AC Milan, once in the Champions League and once in the League Cup, The Mirror reported.

Although his performances have improved lately, patience is wearing thin and a source close to the players said that there is a growing sense of frustration, adding that it seems no matter how badly Balotelli plays, he's in the team.

The source revealed that it's almost like the manager is trying to prove a point, playing Balotelli until he scores.

England stars Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana have been used sparingly while Balotelli gets the nod virtually every week.

Rodgers is not the first manager to stand accused of indulging Balotelli. Former City boss Roberto Mancini was often criticised for turning a blind eye to the Italian's indiscretions, the report added.

Liverpool players have reportedly become frustrated with their team manager Brendan Rodgers for favouritism towards goal-shy Mario Balotelli.

Liverpool players are angry that the Italian is in the team no matter how poorly he plays and they have even sent a senior star to see Rodgers about it. There is a feeling in the dressing room the boss has gone overboard with the striker, playing him until he breaks his duck in the Premier League.

The former Manchester City forward has scored just twice since his 16 million pounds move from AC Milan, once in the Champions League and once in the League Cup, The Mirror reported.

Although his performances have improved lately, patience is wearing thin and a source close to the players said that there is a growing sense of frustration, adding that it seems no matter how badly Balotelli plays, he's in the team.

The source revealed that it's almost like the manager is trying to prove a point, playing Balotelli until he scores.

England stars Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana have been used sparingly while Balotelli gets the nod virtually every week.

Rodgers is not the first manager to stand accused of indulging Balotelli. Former City boss Roberto Mancini was often criticised for turning a blind eye to the Italian's indiscretions, the report added.

Sauce?
Might be another cooked up story with circumstances.

Sauce?
Might be another cooked up story with circumstances.

Not sure now mate, but http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-players-frustrated-brendan-rodgers-4677715 may be it.

Understandably too if it's true.