Liverpool legend Graeme Souness was disappointed with Mario Balotelli in defeat to Champions League opponents FC Basel.
Souness admitted he was struggling to find any kind words to say about the £16million signing who is being asked to help fill the goalscoring void left by Luis Suarez.
He said: "I think he summed up what Liverpool were about tonight. How many times did you see him and he ended up limping after any sort of challenge on him?
"He was complaining to the referee, he gave away possession far too easily and he wasn't alone in that and I thought he had another miserable night.
"Yes, he's got ability of a type and produced a great free-kick in the second half, but he doesn't do enough for me.
"He should play in the opposition's box and make himself available in the opposition's box. He should move around and not come towards the ball all the time for the easy option."
