Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is backing Liverpool's swoop for AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli. City meet Liverpool on Monday.
Pellegrini said: "They will always miss Luis Suarez because he is a very important player but they have brought a lot of important new players and continue being a very strong squad also.
"I think Mario Balotelli is a very good player. He went here from Manchester City to Italy but I think he can play everywhere he wants.
"I know the character of Mario Balotelli - everyone that is involved in football knows about him.
"If Liverpool decide he is the player that is important for them, perfect for them and perfect for Mario."
