Tuesday’s biggest stories for the Reds.
Mario Balotelli will not be leaving Liverpool to return to Italy
Following a poor start to his Anfield career following a £16m summer switch from AC Milan the striker has already been linked with a return to his home nation.
However, Balotelli’s agent Mino Raiola has confirmed that his client will not be leaving his current club and that the rumours are not true.
“A return to Inter is impossible. Not for Mancini, but for other reasons of which it isn’t worth talking about. Even Naples. Mario does not return in Italy,” Raiola told Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Arsenal, Manchester United and Reds on alert after Chelsea pull out of race to sign Marco Reus
The future of the Borussia Dortmund star remains in doubt as previous favourites the Blues announce they are not interested in signing the Germany international.
Manager Jose Mourinho told journalists he would not be purchasing Reus and this has seen other Premier League rivals move ahead in the race for his signature, according to the Metro.
The German has a well documented £19.8m release clause that comes in effect next summer.
Real Madrid keen on signing youth prospect Pedro Chirivella
Chirivella is the captain of the Spain Under-18s and was signed by the Merseysiders from Valencia a little over a year ago despite interest from FC Barcelona and Madrid.
The 17-year-old has been impressing in England and has been training with Brendan Rodgers’ first team as his rapid rise to stardom continues.
However, Los Blancos are hoping to tempt the midfielder back to Spain, although his current side understandably do not want to part with him, according to the Daily Mail.
Man United legend Gary Neville reveals reason behind slump in form for Rodgers’ side
After another defeat for the Merseyside outfit at the weekend Neville has given his reason behind why they are struggling so badly.
The Reds lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace and the Sky Sports pundit says that his former rivals are both mentally and physically exhausted.
“I think a few of them need taking out and need a rest. These players are mentally struggling and physically struggling,” Neville was quoted by the Daily Express.
Daniel Sturridge will be returning ‘soon enough’
Having not played since early September due to a string of injuries the Reds are missing their star striker.
Sturridge has recently suffered another setback in his return to fitness, but is positive he will be back playing in the near future.
“I’ll be back soon enough – strong and ready,” the 25-year-old was quoted by BBC Sport.