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Balotelli on Liverpool form: I am happier with strike-partner

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is desperate to hit the goals trail. Balotelli admits he feels the pressure of fans wanting him to hit scoring form.

"I can see already that the Liverpool fans really like me, although I know that maybe they are a little upset because I don't score," he told Sport magazine.

"I see they appreciate that I am working hard, though, which is nice for me.

"I know I have one goal in the Champions League but in the Premier League I have to start with one.

"After that I might set myself a target but I swear right now my first league goal is my first and only objective.

"I need to get in the box more. I don't do it enough but it is something I am working to try to do more.

"I have never been a real, out-and-out striker - I have always been someone who goes around the pitch.

"If it was my choice, I would always go with two strikers. It's the way I like to play, but Brendan asked me to play as the first striker.

"I understand that when the ball comes from wide on the left or right I need to be in the box otherwise there might be no-one there at all."

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