Liverpool defender Kolo Toure insists Mario Balotelli can realise his potential at Anfield.

Despite his wretched run, Balotelli still has the support of his team-mates, with Toure revealing he's desperate to help the former Manchester City man get back to his best.

"Balotelli is a world-class player but of course it has been a tough period for him," Toure told Aftonbladet.

"I try to help him by talking to him, everyone knows he is a good player.

"Strikers need to score goals and when they don't their confidence is affected. But as I said he is world class."