On September 20, 2014, in the 5th round of the English Premier League, Liverpool drew 1-1 with West Ham United.

In this game, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tried the two-striker combination of Jiang Chenxi and Balotelli.

As it turned out, it was a failed attempt.

Jiang Chenxi and Balotelli don't seem to be on the same channel, there is a lack of tacit understanding between the two, and Liverpool's attack has completely changed when it reaches the front and the football reaches Balotelli's feet.

As a "powerful" striker with a height of 189cm, Balotelli's physical function has deteriorated to the point where he can no longer "stand out" in the Premier League.

At the age of 24 and with his talented body, Balotelli has not been able to adapt to the fast-paced confrontation of the Premier League. Ignoring the muscle display against Germany in the European Cup, Balotelli's first intuitive feeling on the field is that as an excellent "striker" worth more than 10 million, his body is obviously "unbearable". This is mainly reflected in the hard confrontation, that is, the ability to fight for the head ball and the back. The purpose of the aerial battle is not necessarily to unload the ball, but at least there needs to be a situation to create a "possible chance".

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In terms of Liverpool's attack in this game, Liverpool fell behind 0-1, and got a good counterattack opportunity, Coutinho passed a curve ball, Jiang Chenxi's header was ferried by Balotelli, and then he ran forward, at this time, as long as Balotelli can send the football out for the first time, this is an extremely threatening offensive opportunity, however, Balotelli's body reaction is obviously half a beat slower, and the defensive player stuck Balotelli behind him in the first step, Balotelli can only helplessly take the ball with his back, In the case of his back, his adjustment time was too long, and he was "not dominant" in the confrontation, and it could even be said that he gave up the confrontation, and the football was easily cut off by the opponent.

Of course, in Klopp's view, Balotelli is lazy, too lazy to run, too lazy to fight, otherwise, with Balotelli's physical condition, he has a strong explosiveness, and he can completely control the football at the first time and send a direct pass.

Jurgen Klopp, who couldn't bear it, replaced Balotelli in the second half and replaced him with Salah, Liverpool's attack immediately improved, and finally the tacit cooperation between Jiang Chenxi and Salah, the Chinese star assisted his Egyptian friend to score a goal and equalize.

"Obviously, Balotelli was on the field, not only unable to help the team, but also 'dragged' Jiang Chenxi." Narrator: John. Mortenson was also merciless in his criticism.

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After the game, in the dressing room, Klopp went into a rage and reprimanded Balotelli.

Klopp can tolerate players who are not in good shape, but he attaches great importance to the attitude of players in the game, and Balotelli's various situations are just one word 'lazy' in Klopp's eyes!

He thought he had introduced a howling calf, but he didn't expect it to be a 24-year-old 'old man'.

The atmosphere in the dressing room was depressing, and it was the first time the players had seen Jurgen Klopp so furious.

"I've got a caddy from the sidelines, and he's more energetic than you!" Klopp scolded with hatred.

Then he saw - Balotelli cried.

Klopp was dumbfounded and embarrassed, looking at the crying Balotelli, he was a little at a loss for a while.

Assistant coach Klarwitz hurriedly pulled Klopp away, captain Steven Gerrard, assistant Henderson and the team's number one star Jiang Chenxi also came over to comfort the crying Balotelli.

"It's nothing, who hasn't been scolded by the coach yet."

"yes, just do well in the next game."

"Mario, believe in yourself, your talent is unquestionable, just work hard." Jiang Chenxi also persuaded him.

"He, he even said I wasn't as good as a caddy." Balotelli wept, heartbroken.

Everyone also looked at each other, and the coach seemed to be really angry, what he said was really hurtful.

"Jurgen, you're going too far." Kravitz said to Klopp from afar, "Balotelli feels like his pride hurts. ”

Klopp snorted and didn't say anything, he also realized that he had said something too much, and finally waved his hand, "You pay attention to it, and if the mood is not right, comfort it." ”

"I'll take notice." Kravitz turned his head to look at Balotelli, who was crying like a wronged child, and nodded helplessly...... What the hell is this?

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The next day.

Melwood training base, Liverpool.

"Balotelli isn't quite right." Klopp was approached by Kravitz, "he was quiet at the training ground and didn't say a word. ”

"I see." Klopp frowned, feeling inexplicably irritable, but he couldn't ignore it, thought about it, and decided to talk to Balotelli after today's training.

Klopp can now understand that Balotelli is not mentally mature at all, and he can even be said to be a big child.

At this point, the players are back in the locker room after their lunch break to prepare for the afternoon training.

"Where's Balotelli?" Jiang Chenxi asked.

Only then did everyone notice that Balotelli was not in the crowd.

"Has anyone seen Balotelli?" Klopp asked.

The crowd shook their heads.

"I'll look for it." Assistant coach Zeliko said.

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The players talked about Balotelli's sudden 'disappearance' and walked to the dressing room.

At the front were Raheem Sterling and the team's vice-captain Jordan Henderson, who had just pushed open the locker room door when a basin of water poured down from the door and drenched Henderson and Sterling, who couldn't dodge.

And Jiang Chenxi, Salah and Lovren, who followed closely behind, were also affected and splashed with water.

“surprise！ Hahaha! ”

Then they saw Balotelli, laughing, jumping out from behind the door......

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The scene, suddenly quiet.

Sterling wiped his face and called, "What are you doing?" ”

Henderson glared.

Jiang Chenxi and Salah watched speechlessly.

Gerrard just stared at Balotelli, he had played for Liverpool for so many years, how could Liverpool have produced such a ......

Klopp was trembling with anger, and he was still a little guilty just now, wondering if he had spoken too heavily and hurt Balotelli's pride, worried that the kid would not be able to think about it, and that something would happen.

It was at this time that assistant coach Zelico returned, and he was accompanied by a young Shota, Trent of Liverpool's youth team. Alexander. Alexander-Arnold, who also made a cameo appearance as a caddie in the first team, looked aggrieved and indignant on the little guy's face.

"It's too much!" Before the people arrived, Zeliko's voice arrived, "Balotelli forced Arnold to compete, won Arnold, and snatched Arnold's sneakers, saying that they were trophies. ”

Only then did everyone notice Arnold, who looked aggrieved and indignant, wearing sneakers on one foot and socks on the other......