LIVERPOOL BOSS BRENDAN Rodgers has challenged Mario Balotelli to settle down at Anfield and show his superstar potential.
The Reds’ new £16million signing watched from the stands last night as Liverpool lost 3-1 against his former club Manchester City.
Rodgers brushed off concerns about the often troublesome Italian, who could make his debut at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
“Mario is at a stage in his career where this might be his last chance,” he told Sky Sports.
“He needs to settle down and show maturity, but I have worked with loads of players like that.
He has huge potential, but he needs to come here and be consistent and if he can do that then we have one hell of a player.
“We have strong family values and behaviour is very important here. We believe we can improve his game and consistency in his game.”
Asked what he expected from Balotelli, Rodgers joked: “Trouble!”
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– Additional reporting by AFP
