Departing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned Raheem Sterling he risks stagnating as a squad player if he leaves Anfield.

Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe believes Emre Can could be a future club captain but, in the short term, may just have to settle with assuming Steven Gerrard’s midfield role.

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli chose not to celebrate his first Premier League goal for the club but assistant manager Colin Pascoe insists the player was delighted.

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Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists he has "no concern" about Mario Balotelli and that the controversial Reds striker does not need any kind of protection from provocation.

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure has no doubt team-mate Mario Balotelli is one of the best players in the world and is backing the striker to go on a scoring run following his goal in Tuesday night’s Capital One Cup win over Swansea.

Mario Balotelli had provided an answer to his critics although he was still involved in some controversial-looking incidents during Liverpool’s dramatic 2-1 Capital One Cup victory over Swansea at Anfield.

Mario Balotelli is not affected by the scrutiny he is under and has the hunger to succeed as a Liverpool player, according to Reds assistant boss, Colin Pascoe.

Liverpool: A stinging finish from hoofer Jagielka

Liverpool 2 Oldham 0

Striker Luis Suarez is all fired up for the FA Cup as he looks to continue his red-hot streak, Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe has warned.

Premier League: MAN CITY V LIVERPOOL

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers expects to be back in the dugout to face Sunderland at Anfield tomorrow after being struck down by illness.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers expects to be back in the dug-out to face Sunderland at Anfield on Wednesday after being struck down by illness.

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes insists it is “not over yet” for the bottom-placed side despite their miserable season continuing yesterday.

QPR 0 Liverpool 3

Liverpool earned victory at QPR despite being hit by a winter vomiting virus that laid low manager Brendan Rodgers and several of his playing staff on the morning of the game.

QPR 0 Liverpool 3

Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones feels training every day with the likes of Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard has given him plenty of preparation for facing Samuel Eto’o.

Liverpool assistant boss Colin Pascoe insists the club’s players are fully focused on tonight’s Europa League clash with Anzhi Makhachkala and that they will not be distracted by thoughts of the upcoming Merseyside derby.

Steve Clarke has left Liverpool, the League Managers’ Association confirmed last night.

Steve Clarke has left Liverpool, the League Managers Association have confirmed this evening.

Brendan Rodgers will be officially presented as Liverpool manager this morning after a compensation deal with Swansea for him and a number of backroom staff was finalised.

Arsene Wenger was a relieved man after Arsenal finally got their Barclays Premier League campaign up and running with a narrow 1-0 win over gallant Swansea at Emirates Stadium.