Mario Balotelli

Carlo Ancelotti confirms Gareth Bale's injury and is confident Mario Balotelli has the quality to succeed.

Jamie Carragher is confident Liverpool can get something out of the game against Real Madrid.

Fans are starting to turn on not-so-super Mario, but let's give him time before rushing to judgement.

Balotelli ruined an incredible chance against QPR

The Spaniard tells IBTimes UK Raheem Sterling is already a world-class star.

Rodgers says Luis Suarez is irreplaceable, despite his lacklustre performance

Ian Rush says the return of Daniel Sturridge will take away pressure from Mario Balotelli and Raheem Sterling.

Mario Balotelli has vowed to make more of an effort and get better for Liverpool.

Liverpool preparing move for Ezequiel Lavezzi to fill void left by departure of Luis Suarez.

The Italian has led the Liverpool line on his own in Daniel Sturridge's absence.

The former Southampton striker is yet to score a goal since his summer move to Anfield.

Kop idol John Aldridge defends Raheem Sterling in his first weekly column for IBT.

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.

Brendan Rodgers believes summer signing Divock Origi can replace Luis Suarez at Liverpool.

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.

The Reds star has been left out of the Azzurri squad for games against Azerbaijan and Malta.

Brendan Rodgers has issued a warning to Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli to improve his fitness.

Rodgers sent both Aspas and Origi on loan to Sevilla and Lille this summer. Liverpool Duo Loanee Alert Rodgers Scoring Europe League Goals

Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans says Mario Balotelli is opposite to Luis Suarez when lifting the spirit of teammates.

Brendan Rodgers admits Mario Balotelli signing was a big gamble.

Rodgers has made it clear Balotelli has to step up his workload to become a better player.

Rodney Marsh believes strikers are not good enough to help Liverpool challenge for the title again this season.

The 25-year-old striker picked up a thigh injury on 8 September.

Mario Balotelli failed to take advantage of a number of opportunities during the game.

Mark Lawrenson says Suarez's sale and Sturridge's injury have left Liverpool with lack of options up front.

Brendan Rodgers admits Balotelli is not world-class, but is sure he has the potential to become one.

Rodgers is convinced that Mario Balotelli is only focussed on doing well for Liverpool following tweet controversy.

Sturridge was the Premier League's second top scorer last season.