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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers feels that Mario Balotelli’s game does not suit his club’s high-intensity pressing style.
Liverpool bought Balotelli from AC Milan in a £16 million deal in the summer transfer window to replace the mercurial Luis Suarez. In a recent interview, Rodgers admitted that the Italian’s style is not suitable to Liverpool’s system.
Balotelli has scored 2 goals for Liverpool since signing for them, having scored none in the English Premier League.
When questioned about Liverpool and Balotelli’s style, Rodgers said, “I think we’ve seen it’s not really his game. Working with Mario, we see someone who is better around the box.
“That level of intensity and pressing isn’t part of his game but you try and get the best out of the players you have and the qualities that you have.
“So that’s something that we will focus on, but the most important thing is that he’s available after his ban. It adds another player to our squad and another player who is available, especially with Fabio Borini unavailable,” he continued.
Rodgers refused to talk about Torres rumours
It remains a mystery why Rodgers decided to buy Balotelli if he thought that the Italian doesn’t suit the type of game Liverpool play. Rodgers interviews regarding Balotelli have always been strange which may be an indication that the signing of the 24-year-old was forced on him by the transfer committee.
Rodgers remained coy when questioned on rumours linking former Anfield heartthrob Fernando Torres with a move back to Liverpool.
He said, “I won't comment on any player linked to here. My only concentration is working with the group here and if there's a possibility of strengthening in January, we'll take a look at the right type of player."
