Balotelli joined Liverpool in a deal worth £16m during the summer transfer window.
Neil Mellor believes return of Daniel Sturridge from injury will help Mario Balotelli to find his form.
Lazar Markovic limped off after 25 minutes against Armenia with suspected muscle tear.
Brendan Rodgers' criticism has been heeded by Hodgson who is ready to rest Sterling
Liverpool summer signing Emre Can reveals he rejected a chance to rejoin Bayern Munich this summer.
Brendan Rodgers believes summer signing Divock Origi can replace Luis Suarez at Liverpool.
Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McMahon says Champions League football is a must next season.
Bayern rejected a bid from Anfield for the player before the World Cup.
Daniel Sturridge has returned to normal training at Liverpool's Melwood training base.
Divock Origi says that is still working hard trying to prepare for the higher level
The Italian striker wants a starting chance ahead of Mario Balotelli to prove his worth.
Fabio Borini's agent says Liverpool will not let Italian leave Anfield on-loan.
Adam Lallana reveals reasons for quitting Southampton for Liverpool.
Liverpool defender Glen Johnson says he is just concentrating week by week and not thinking about his contract.
The Reds star has been left out of the Azzurri squad for games against Azerbaijan and Malta.
Summer signing Adam Lallana says he was relieved to score his first goal for Liverpool
Brendan Rodgers has issued a warning to Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli to improve his fitness.
Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterling is happy at Liverpool.
Mark Lawrenson says Joe Allen's contribution for Liverpool goes unnoticed.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jan Molby says Brendan Rodgers is facing his toughest challenge as the Reds' manager.
Brendan Rodgers says Lazar Markovic getting accustomed to the physicality of the Premier League.
Liverpool have taken just a single point from their last three league games.