Tag: Mario Balotelli
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Cruyff: Liverpool striker was not educated correctly
Former Barcelona boss Johan Cruyff claims Mario Balotelli’s poor form at Liverpool has come from a lack of education in football. Balotelli joined the Merseyside club for £16m this summer from AC Milan but is yet to score a single Premier League goal and many of the club’s fans, media men and coaching staff have…
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Ancelotti: Balotelli not to blame for Liverpool problems
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has told Liverpool fans not to blame Mario Balotelli for their recent problems, and said that the club has issues more ‘complex’. The Reds have struggled this season to re-find the form that saw them push Manchester City for the Premier League title and striker Mario Balotelli has been at…
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Origi return in January will not happen
Divock Origi will not be allowed to return to Liverpool midway through his season-long loan at Lille, despite Brendan Rodgers’ sides struggles to find the net. Origi, 19, signed a six-year deal with Liverpool in the summer but was immediately loaned back for the season to Lille, the club where he had established his reputation…
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Liverpool defender admits team sympathy for Mario Balotelli
Martin Skrtel has admitted that he and his team-mates have sympathy for Mario Balotelli after the Italian has struggled to find his feet at Liverpool so far this season. Balotelli’s recent performances for the Anfield side have been criticised heavily by the English press, having scored one goal of Liverpool since his £16.5m move from…
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Rodgers praises Balotelli after Hull City draw
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has spoken of his pleasure at Mario Balotelli’s performance against Hull City on Saturday. The Italian striker has struggled to find his feet at Anfield since joining from AC Milan in the summer, having scored just one goal for the Merseyside club in his opening 11 games. Despite a subdued performance…
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Bruce: Balotelli was Liverpool’s best player
Steve Bruce believes Mario Balotelli was Liverpool’s best player in Saturday against his Hull City. The Italian striker has been under heavy pressure in recent weeks and was the talk of Merseyside following his subdued performance and actions during Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday night. However, Hull City boss Steve Bruce…
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Owen: Blaming Balotelli for everything is harsh
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes it is ‘harsh’ to put all the blame on striker Mario Balotelli after the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday night. The Italian forward has been heavily criticised for his lack of effort during the 3-0 loss to Carlo Ancelotti’s side and was hauled off at half-time…
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Liverpool identify Balotelli replacement after shirt swap incident
Liverpool are ready to make a summer move for Gonzalo Higuain as they look to replace Mario Balotelli after his failure at the club. Italian striker Balotelli approached the Champions League game with Real Madrid on Wednesday in poor form and under a wave of heavy criticism after some rather subdued performances. The former AC…
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Carragher: Balotelli will not be at Liverpool next season
Former Liverpool heroes Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp have launched a stinging attack on Mario Balotelli after he was subbed at half-time during the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. The Italian striker has been under heavy criticism of late after failing to find his form at Anfield since joining from AC Milan this summer.…
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Carragher wants Sterling to replace Balotelli as lone striker
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli should be replaced by Raheem Sterling against Real Madrid, says former defender Jamie Carragher. Italian striker Balotelli has suffered with poor form this season since his £16m move from AC Milan, which was topped off by missing an open goal against Queens Park Rangers on Sunday. Liverpool host Real Madrid on…
