Its something I dont like to see - Rodgers vows to deal with Balotelli The Italy international exchanged jerseys with Real Madrid defender Pepe at half-time with the score at 3-0 and was subsequently substituted at the interval for Adam Lallana Oct 22, 2014 23:16:00 Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that he will deal with Mario Balotellis half-time shirt swap with Pepe internally after Liverpools 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Italian gave his jersey to the defender as they entered the tunnel at the end of the first half, and failed to emerge for the second period, with Adam Lallana taking his place. Rodgers insists that the substitution itself was purely tactical but, speaking post-match, he expressed his dismay at Balotellis actions and vowed to investigate. He said: Thats the first Ive heard (about Balotelli swapping his shirt) and I wouldnt like it either. It shouldnt happen and if thats the case, Ill deal with it.
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 08:17:58 +0000