Re: Official : Mario Balotelli signs for Liverpool

by RealGunner Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:55 am

It's a compliment ffs

by S Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:56 am

Di Marzio wrote:Liverpool and Mario Balotelli are discussing, only the final details need to settled: the agreement is really near. The closure of the deal has been postponed to tomorrow, when Balotelli will undergo the routine medicals for Reds. Super Mario is ready to return in Premier League.

by McAgger Fri Aug 22, 2014 6:59 am

If he's registered by tomorrow he can play this weekend Laughing

Winner against City ffs. Put money on it.

by Curtinho Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:05 am

Robespierre wrote:Set phrases.
Who saw Milan matches, not just HL , knows he diidn't improve . but even regressed.

Then okay, he can grow under Rodgers, he is an excellet manager to develop offensive players, but surely a LFC fan must hope that Balotelli will not be same player seen to Milan.

You haven't to think Balotelli was crap because the team was mediocre.
The team was mediocre also because Balotelli played as mediocre.

His issue in progressing though has generally been his immaturity. There were two Balotellis at Milan and he showed good and bad things on the pitch. Rodgers is excellent in bringing out consistency in his players and that's what Balotelli needs to find. I think that Rodgers will have to work hard, but Balotelli will find a welcoming atmosphere at Anfield and with the players around him he will excel.

by McLewis Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:37 am

This is either inspired or insane.

Either way....dis gun be gud.

by The Franchise Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:41 am

I dont remember quite as many saying he was crap when he ruined Germany just 2 years ago.

Other than his movement, there isnt nothing wrong with his game. His movement is so bad it becomes a fairly big problem depending on the game but I think its made worse when people play him as a 9, when he clearly isnt.

His size and physique goes against him in that way, but his entire style of play and goalscoring potential is that of a second striker, not a 9. If used there, I think he will do fine.

As for his behaviour. Can someone tell me what he has done since being in Milan? Because I actually havent heard of anything.

by Casciavit Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:51 am

The Franchise wrote:I dont remember quite as many saying he was crap when he ruined Germany just 2 years ago.

Other than his movement, there isnt nothing wrong with his game. His movement is so bad it becomes a fairly big problem depending on the game but I think its made worse when people play him as a 9, when he clearly isnt.

His size and physique goes against him in that way, but his entire style of play and goalscoring potential is that of a second striker, not a 9. If used there, I think he will do fine.

As for his behaviour. Can someone tell me what he has done since being in Milan? Because I actually havent heard of anything.

I agree with you on his positioning and I've been saying it for a long time. His movement is poor he can't lead the line he's best as a SS.

He really hasn't done anything bad off the field. His problems come from his performance on the field. Eivindo summed it up well:

Eivindo wrote:
Whenever he plays and things dont go his way there is this red card mentality as mentioned by others here coming forward, and as a fan you are nervous whenever he is involved in a foul, and there will be many.

Thing is, he just cant get tackled by a defender and deal with it like a professional, instead he expects every time the ref to show him justice, which ofc often dont happen in football.

by Emaharg Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:52 am

Interesting buy decent bench option the one reason I never liked him he just seems to have 0 desire to win looks lazy on the pitch think Lambert is better honestly.

by Kaladin Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:54 am

The Franchise wrote:I dont remember quite as many saying he was crap when he ruined Germany just 2 years ago.

Other than his movement, there isnt nothing wrong with his game. His movement is so bad it becomes a fairly big problem depending on the game but I think its made worse when people play him as a 9, when he clearly isnt.

His size and physique goes against him in that way, but his entire style of play and goalscoring potential is that of a second striker, not a 9. If used there, I think he will do fine.

As for his behaviour. Can someone tell me what he has done since being in Milan? Because I actually havent heard of anything.

Couldn't agree more with you, Milan fans were clamoring for Balo to play behind Pazzo last season during Seedorf's tenure. Just like you said, he's not a pure #9, he's an SS

by Casciavit Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:56 am

Balotelli's best game for Milan. This game was also the first time he missed a pen. in his professional career. After he missed the pen, he went super saiyan.

by chad4401 Fri Aug 22, 2014 7:59 am

The Franchise wrote:I dont remember quite as many saying he was crap when he ruined Germany just 2 years ago.

Other than his movement, there isnt nothing wrong with his game. His movement is so bad it becomes a fairly big problem depending on the game but I think its made worse when people play him as a 9, when he clearly isnt.

His size and physique goes against him in that way, but his entire style of play and goalscoring potential is that of a second striker, not a 9. If used there, I think he will do fine.

As for his behaviour. Can someone tell me what he has done since being in Milan? Because I actually havent heard of anything.

see this is reason why he still get a free pass euro's, that been over and he still hasn't improve or done anything to be world class, he is a very good and technical player i like his ability a lot, but he still has a lot to prove and he could start with a good 20+ goals, even if he doesn't make that amount now just look like you give a damn for the whole/majority of the season, that good enough imo.

by Robespierre Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:02 am

after that match he was banned for insults to referee , his teammates stopped it otherwise lol he was really mad
just to complete the matter about his behaviour asked by Franchise. He was banned also another time for insults to ref, against Fiorentina.
Basically Milan-Napoli was Balotelli for better or for worse

by S Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:10 am

Robespierre wrote:after that match he was banned for insults to referee , his teammates stopped it otherwise lol he was really mad
just to complete the matter about his behaviour asked by Franchise. He was banned also another time for insults to ref, against Fiorentina.
Basically Milan-Napoli was Balotelli for better or for worse

Just to put in simple words,he's a liability on the pitch.He just cant control his aggression it seems,i've noticed he's tried hard but he's been unable to do so.A red card waiting to happen basically.And to go along with his poor workrate,it becomes a distinct disadvantage for the team especially in high stakes games.

Like someone said,i can see him being motivated for the first few months creating sizeable impact,after that it'll be the same old story.

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:17 am

He's nowhere near as much as a reliability or a red card waiting to happen as people say.

He was at City but not Milan, his displinary record was no worse than a lot of the league but sadly his reputation proceeds him.

Doesn't deserve the image he has based on his time at Milan in isolation.

What he does deserve though is his laziness off the ball I'm terms of showing for a pass and making runs for his team mates.

That's his biggest and really main issue, the rest is just digging to poke the stick with.

by The Franchise Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:47 am

chad4401 wrote:
The Franchise wrote:I dont remember quite as many saying he was crap when he ruined Germany just 2 years ago.

Other than his movement, there isnt nothing wrong with his game. His movement is so bad it becomes a fairly big problem depending on the game but I think its made worse when people play him as a 9, when he clearly isnt.

His size and physique goes against him in that way, but his entire style of play and goalscoring potential is that of a second striker, not a 9. If used there, I think he will do fine.

As for his behaviour. Can someone tell me what he has done since being in Milan? Because I actually havent heard of anything.

see this is reason why he still get a free pass euro's, that been over and he still hasn't improve or done anything to be world class, he is a very good and technical player i like his ability a lot, but he still has a lot to prove and he could start with a good 20+ goals, even if he doesn't make that amount now just look like you give a damn for the whole/majority of the season, that good enough imo.

Many players dont improve in 2 years, many great players. I dont understand what you mean by a pass? Who gives him a pass and what has he exactly done in which he shouldnt be getting a pass for?

Why should he score 20 goals? Where does this figure come from.

The best second strikers of all times scored 1 goal every 2 games, the likes of Rivaldo, Rui Costa, Totti, ADP and co. Balo is nowhere near their level but for Milan what is his goal scoring record? 26 in 43 or something to that effect.

"Look like he gives a damn"

What does that mean exactly? Does Ibra look like he gives a damn?

Who cares about that crap.

by zizzle Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:54 am

Its 20m plus bonuses. Milan can use that money to by Cerci. Dat upgrade...

by Robespierre Fri Aug 22, 2014 8:59 am

zizzle wrote:Its 20m plus bonuses. Milan can use that money to by Cerci. Dat upgrade...

Mah , I am not so sure it would be a real upgrade

S wrote:
Robespierre wrote:after that match he was banned for insults to referee , his teammates stopped it otherwise lol he was really mad
just to complete the matter about his behaviour asked by Franchise. He was banned also another time for insults to ref, against Fiorentina.
Basically Milan-Napoli was Balotelli for better or for worse

Just to put in simple words,he's a liability on the pitch.He just cant control his aggression it seems,i've noticed he's tried hard but he's been unable to do so.A red card waiting to happen basically.And to go along with his poor workrate,it becomes a distinct disadvantage for the team especially in high stakes games.

Like someone said,i can see him being motivated for the first few months creating sizeable impact,after that it'll be the same old story.

As in his first year to Milan . I remind some said he would have got a Ibra-esque impact in Serie A Laughing

by Valkyrja Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:02 am

Is Rui Costa seen as a SS ?

by DeletedUser#1 Fri Aug 22, 2014 9:04 am

Balotelli is made to be a SS in 4-4-2 diamond. christ....I have no idea how we'll line up.

Next time Jose parks his bus at Anfield, Balo will score from 40 yard out Proud