Re: Super || Mario Balotelli

by Art Morte Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:25 pm

Wasn't it a hamstring injury? I'm not even sure, but he's back in training and will probably feature against United.

He isn't what we need for the lone striker role, so I guess that's why we aren't that bothered about him being out.

by Curtinho Fri Dec 12, 2014 5:33 pm

I still think that Balo will come out of it and start scoring. No better time than this Sunday.

by iftikhar Sat Jan 10, 2015 3:42 pm

Again, his touches, link-up and foot-work was good. I think he will good in tandem with Sturridge. Thumbs up

by Art Morte Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:06 pm

He's made for that CAM role, especially now when we're playing with two. Gerrard played the first 45 minutes today, but his CAM playing at best is sideways first-time passes and the occasional good positioning. The difference between him and Coutinho today was like night and day. I much prefer Lallana, Sterling or Balotelli playing CAM for us, unless it's a substitute appearance.

by iftikhar Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:33 am

Echo

“Mario is at risk of following the same path as Adriano. I hope that he wakes up one morning and realises that he is wasting everything.”

I hate this part.

by Helmer Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:09 pm

Rodgers:

I am judging it every day in training - Mario is exactly the same as every other player, there is no special treatment for anyone," said the Reds boss.

Balotelli must improve in training, says Brendan Rodgers

"Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert are working tirelessly in training and when they go on they have contributed and young Jordan Rossiter, on the bench today, has been brilliant in training and I have to judge it on that.

"If you want to contribute you have to be at it every single day in training in order to be in the squad on matchday.

"We had an hour or so yesterday chatting and he understands where he is at. He knows exactly what is required to be in this squad before he can be in the team.

Brendan Rodgers saw his side draw 0-0 with Championship Bolton

"It is difficult for him but he knows the level of what this team is at - you see the aggression in our pressing and if you can't do that you are not going to be a part of what this team is trying to achieve."

It seems like he is going to have a difficult time here, at least in this season.

by Art Morte Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:21 pm

You cannot slack off in training, no matter who you are, so Rodgers is right to leave Mario out if that's the case. However, I still hope he'd give him a start soon, I think Balotelli is the kind of guy who would respond better to that kind of motivation instead of taking a very hard line against him.

by iftikhar Sun Jan 25, 2015 4:06 pm

Only few days ago I read an article (probably in Echo) where Rodgers praised him for training hard. hmm

by Unique Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:17 pm

bolo makes berbatov look like a work horse. he is a waste of talent. and I knew at the time he would be a dud signing for us. we play a fast tempo pressing game. Mario does not.

by iftikhar Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:36 am

I still believe this guy will contribute something worthwhile to our season.

by Unique Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:04 pm

is it the end for Mario. now deadly is back and sterling playing well up front. cant see him getting a game. and I have to wonder if Rodgers was the one that signed him in the first place.

by iftikhar Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:18 am

MR BOND wrote:is it the end for Mario. now deadly is back and sterling playing well up front. cant see him getting a game. and I have to wonder if Rodgers was the one that signed him in the first place.

I suppose so.

But he was never meant to be an alternative for Sturridge in the first place. He will get some minutes whenever we may try two up front.

by Art Morte Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:32 am

MR BOND wrote:is it the end for Mario. now deadly is back and sterling playing well up front. cant see him getting a game. and I have to wonder if Rodgers was the one that signed him in the first place.

Mario is a better AM or second striker than pure striker. He would certainly do a better job in that AM position than Gerrard and with Lallana's indifferent form, could start him over Adam, too. It's a pity Rodgers isn't seeing / trying this.

by Kick Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:45 am

How can you say he is something if he has not played there?

It was like Chelsea fans saying David Luiz was a better DM despite the fact he barely played there.

Mario may have better traits for a SS/AM, doesn't mean he is a better one.

by Art Morte Thu Feb 05, 2015 7:58 am

I just really believe he is hmm

by iftikhar Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:20 am

Mario may have better traits for a SS/AM, doesn't mean he is a better one.

It's worth trying him in a position for which his traits are better suited. I guess that's what the point is.

by Fahim89 Thu Feb 05, 2015 8:36 am

This guy like Lovren has not warranted the opportunity to feature in the team, its as simple as that. So if you are not going to pity Lovren don't do it for Balo. For me clearly he doesn't deserve it. He will only play if he can prove himself better and in whatever position the manager suits fit for him. But for now he has been nothing less than rubbish (same as Lovren).

by Red Alert Thu Feb 05, 2015 10:56 am

Kick wrote:How can you say he is something if he has not played there?

It was like Chelsea fans saying David Luiz was a better DM despite the fact he barely played there.

Mario may have better traits for a SS/AM, doesn't mean he is a better one.

He's a better SS than a natural CF...

by iftikhar Thu Feb 05, 2015 4:45 pm

He's a better SS than a natural CF...

and we got better players than him for that position.

by iftikhar Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:55 pm

Super freaking Mario don't you love him Balotelli :wub:

by Fahim89 Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:57 am

the noise after he scored the goal!! man we are the best fans undoubtedly!!! I hope he takes confidence from this and builds on.

by Red Alert Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:17 am

"Flop"
"Lambert's better"
"Should leave in the summer"
"Doesn't care about his career or Liverpool"
"Waste of talent"
"We have no forwards/strikers apart from Sturridge"
*Thrown under the bus by manager numerous times*
(There's a lot more that's been said)

Best fans though. Proud

by mr-r34 Wed Feb 11, 2015 10:42 am

This coming from RA, you can even see the funny side to this.

The guy scored 1 goal let's Relax aye, Besides RA's boner for him, his warranted no praise, no all his fault.

Can't believe you have a boner for this guy but think Ibe is shit.

by iftikhar Wed Feb 11, 2015 11:02 am

Red Alert wrote:"Flop"
"Lambert's better"
"Should leave in the summer"
"Doesn't care about his career or Liverpool"
"Waste of talent"
"We have no forwards/strikers apart from Sturridge"
*Thrown under the bus by manager numerous times*
(There's a lot more that's been said)

Best fans though.

Best fans don't criticize their players??? Shocked

Lets not forget he has same number of goals as Borini, Lambert & Markovic.

Yesterday, he had the chance to make a difference and took it. He deserves all the credit. Just as he all that criticism.

by poolsupporter Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:41 am

I'm so glad he scored. He has the movement of a poacher. Like I said in the other thread, if we find the right way to integrate him into the team, he could be good for us.

by McAgger Thu Feb 12, 2015 5:48 am

One tap in goal changes nothing for me.

I was absolutely belting and made up for him yesterday because he won us the match and I praised him for it. But I still want him sold first thing.

He's never going to make it with us, I'm convinced of it. Would love him to prove me absolutely wrong but can't see it happening.

So yeah we are shit fans for criticizing Balotelli in August, September, October November, December and January because he scored a tap in winner in February. Albert is the gift that keeps on giving.

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