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Mario Balotelli making a mockery of club – Liverpool legend
Former Reds hero Steve Nicol believes that Mario Balotelli is making a mockery of the club, reports the Mirror.
“They spent £16 million on Balotelli but I would prefer to have signed someone like Shane Long. He’s someone who will come on the field and throw his guts into a game and give you everything he’s got,” he said on talkSPORT.
“He might hot have the ability or the CV of Balotelli but the fans would love him. Instead, you’ve got a guy who is not producing on the field and who’s making a mockery of the club off the field.”
Liverpool players plea for Steven Gerrard to stay
The Merseyside club’s players are desperate for captain Steven Gerrard to stay at Anfield, according to the Guardian.
Both Rickie Lambert and Jordan Henderson have spoken out, with the pair both pleading with their skipper to stick around.
Martin Odegaard takes tour of Liverpool
Teenage star Martin Odegaard has taken a tour of Liverpool’s facilities ahead of choosing who he wants to sign for, according to the Daily Mail.
The Norwegian 15-year-old was has already been shown around Ajax and Real Madrid, and was shown Anfield, Melwood, and the city centre.
Stadium expansion starts on Monday
The expansion of Anfield will start on Monday after the club resolved outstanding the planning issues which had delayed it, reports the Mirror.
The Reds have bought the final house that they needed to expand. The £100 million plan will take the stadium from 45,500 seats to 59,000.
Club to meet fans over ticket prices
The Liverpool hierarchy is to meet with fans over high ticket prices, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Supporters had been hold banners complaining while at matches, but have said they will stop while the talks are organised and held.