As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Allardyce: Balotelli can be big hit for Liverpool

West Ham United boss Sam Allardyce is wary facing Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli today.

Allardyce wrote in the London Evening Standard: "We'll be up against Mario Balotelli tomorrow.

"He showed in the Champions League this week that he can score from a half-chance and if he has managed to improve his temperament on and off the field and become a more responsible adult, then I think he could be a big player for Liverpool. He's not a Luis Suarez, but if he can finish the season in double figures, then he will have been a success."

 For the big stories and the banter follow us on Twitter: @tribalfootball

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free