Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has urged teammate Mario Balotelli to keep focused and be wary of the challenges that’s ahead, as well as, hold on to his responsibilities.
Italian striker Mario Balotelli has not scored a Premiere League goal for Liverpool since his 16 million pound move to Anfied last summer.
Stephen Gerrard also admitted that equal burden and challenges lies on his own shoulders.
“That shirt does weigh heavy,” stated Gerrard. “But so does [my] No.8. So do most of the numbers. With social media and the way the general media has gone there is so much criticism and opinion out there that if the No 9 weighed heavy 10 years ago it weighs even heavier now.
“To be a main striker at Liverpool you have to expect the pressure and the responsibility and embrace it. Our fans have seen so many quality forwards over the years they expect new ones to be quality in every game. Above everything else you will have to score goals and score them regularly.
“It’s too early to get on Mario’s back. He just needs time to score the goals he needs to prove to people he is worthy of staying here. I am not gonna judge him after 10 games.”
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