Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini has offered advice to Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli. Mancini worked with the Italy international at Inter and Manchester City.

"Well, he didn't help himself, really," said Mancini, on the fact that Super Mario still has more detractors than admirers.

"I think Mario should spend a good Christmas, and then go back to being as he was. If he returned to his former strength, sooner or later I'd want him back. Everything depends on him."