Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was happy with Mario Balotelli's reaction to being dropped for their win over West Bromwich Albion.

The Italian featured in the second-half.

Asked how the often moody Italy international, who came on as a second-half substitute, took the news, the Reds boss said: "I'm not sure. He accepts what the position is.

"He is still looking to gain fitness, he has played games. His reaction was fine, he came on and did his best."

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