Monday, 17th November, 2014



Napoli manager Rafael Benitez has insisted that Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is not an option for him in January.

Balotelli, who switched to Liverpool from AC Milan this summer, has struggled to find his feet at Anfield this season.




He has only two goals for the Reds this term and has so far failed to find the back of the next in the Premier League.

With him struggling at Liverpool, it was claimed last month that Napoli are keen to take the forward back to Italy in the winter transfer window.
 


But Benitez has rubbished the speculation and said that he has not looked at the Italian international as an option.  

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“There is absolutely nothing in it. I have never considered Balotelli as an option”, the Napoli manager told Gazzetta dello Sport.

However, the former Liverpool manager has some sound advice for the Italian and asked him to work hard to win the affection of the Anfield faithful.

“The Liverpool fans are loyal.

“If he works hard on the field they will always support him.”

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