Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool gifted the Swiss Super League leaders the victory on Wednesday evening.
The Anfield prodigy claims he will be on the sidelines for two months due to a groin injury.
Rodgers has made it clear Balotelli has to step up his workload to become a better player.
Club v Country row defused as England leaves Sturridge out of squad for Euro 2016 qualifiers
Graeme Souness slams Liverpool for being 'lightweight' during their 1-0 Champions League defeat to Basel.
Gerrard has entered the final year of his current deal at Anfield.
Stephane Henchoz says the new signing must step up to the plate at Anfield.
Brendan Rodgers has warned Hodgson over selecting Sturridge for the upcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Rodney Marsh believes strikers are not good enough to help Liverpool challenge for the title again this season.
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Sturridge not on plane to Switzerland as Reds prepare for second European outing.
Borini says beating Basel would take pressure off Liverpool before the Real Madrid game.
Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool will look for a replacement if Mignolet does not improve immediately.
Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet says he is not reading anything into growing reports linking Victor Valdes to Anfield.
The 25-year-old striker picked up a thigh injury on 8 September.
Mark Lawrenson says Suarez's sale and Sturridge's injury have left Liverpool with lack of options up front.
Loic Remy has revealed that his move to Liverpool collapsed due to concerns over his heart.
Everton come to the local derby knowing they have not won at Anfield for 15 years
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes Liverpool have still not adapted to the loss of Luis Suarez.
Brendan Rodgers admits Balotelli is not world-class, but is sure he has the potential to become one.
Brendan Rodgers has hinted that Liverpool's style of play has been left broken after allowing Luis Suarez leave.
Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert admits he has to improve on his fitness after a disappointing performance against Middlesbrough.