Balotelli told to hit the stride in training

Out-of-favor Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli needs to improve in training if he wants to get back into the squad, manager Brendan Rodgers has said.

Italian Balotelli, who is yet to score a league goal in 12 appearances since his 16 million pounds (US$23.98 million) move from AC Milan in August, was left out of the squad that drew 0-0 with second-tier Bolton Wanders at Anfield in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.

Rodgers revealed after the match that the 24-year-old Balotelli had not done enough in training to warrant inclusion for the cup tie. "He knows exactly what is required to be in this squad before he can be in the team," Rodgers said. "I am judging it every day in training — Mario is exactly the same as every other player, there is no special treatment for anyone."

"It is difficult for him (Balotelli) but he knows the level of (where) this team is at — you see the aggression in our pressing and if you can't do that you are not going to be a part of what this team is trying to achieve," the Northern Irishman explained.

"We had an hour or so yesterday chatting and he understands where he is at."

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