Brendan Rodgers may just have found the key to getting the best out of Mario Balotelli.
Speaking at his post-match press conference after Liverpool's 0-3 demolition of Tottenham, Rodgers gave this example to show how a bit of firm direction might be all his Italian striker needs.
Rodgers: "We were practicing corners, and [Balo] said to me 'I don't mark at corners.' I said "you do now". Just treat him like an adult."
— Miguel Delaney (@MiguelDelaney) August 31, 2014
Regardless of your opinion of Liverpool FC or their manager, you've got to admit that this is proper order from the Northern Irishman.