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Rodgers: Balotelli struggling with Liverpool system

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits Mario Balotelli is struggling to adapt to Liverpool's style of play. Rodgers recently changed to a 3-4-3 system with Raheem Sterling leading the attack and Rodgers admits it does not suit Balotelli's style of play.

"I think we've seen it's not really his game," Rodgers said on Sky Sports News HQ. "Working with Mario, we see someone who is better around the box.

"That level of intensity and pressing isn't part of his game but you try and get the best out of the players you have and the qualities that you have.

"So that's something that we will focus on, but the most important thing is that he's available after his ban. It adds another player to our squad and another player who is available, especially with Fabio Borini unavailable."

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