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Mario Balotelli apologises for controversial Instagram post
Balotelli has apologised for posting a Instagram picture that has led to accusations of racism and anti-semitism.
However, the Liverpool striker will still be investigated over the incident, reports the Daily Mirror.
Reds open talks with Arsenal for forward
The Metro reports that Liverpoool have opened talks with Arsenal with an eye for a shock January move for Joel Campbell.
The Costa Rican forward has struggled for game time at the Emirates Stadium, but the Reds will face competition with Swansea City and Everton who have both been linked with January loan moves.
Brendan Rodgers on alert as Borussia Dortmund midfielder faces exit
Liverpool may make a move for Dortmund midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, according to the Daily Express.
Rodgers wanted the Armenian before he moved to the German side and could target him again with Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp said to be running out of patience with his inconsistent form.
Steven Gerrard hails Liverpool’s character
The Liverpool captain has praised his side’s performance following their 3-1 win at ten man Leicester City.
Following a series of below par results the Reds skipper said to the Daily Mirror: “I think it has been well documented this season that we haven’t been good enough. But we are on the way up, we are defending better, sticking together and are a lot harder to beat over the last couple of weeks”
Ryan Babel demands more support for Balotelli
Former Anfield forward Ryan Babel believes much maligned striker Mario Balotelli needs more support from Liverpool if he is to properly adapt to English football.
The striker, who now plays in Turkey, told TalkSport: “People think every player should be treated the same, but sometimes you have exceptional players who need a different approach to get the best out of them, and that is Mario.”