Ancelotti on Balotelli: “He Has Quality, But He’s No Suarez”
On the eve of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash against Liverpool, Carlo Ancelotti took a moment to weigh in on the ongoing Mario Balotelli debate — and the Italian coach didn’t hold back in offering a comparison with Luis Suárez.
“There’s too much talk about Mario,” Ancelotti said at the press conference. “He has quality, but the team is suffering from the absence of Suárez. Not all of Liverpool’s problems are Balotelli’s fault. But it’s also true that he should help the team a little more.”
Real Madrid, who thrashed Liverpool 3–0 at Anfield in the first leg, are aiming for another dominant performance at the Santiago Bernabéu to secure a spot in the last 16 of the competition.
🔥 Balotelli Under Fire
Balotelli, who joined Liverpool to replace Suárez following the Uruguayan’s big-money move to Barcelona, has struggled to live up to expectations. His lack of goals and inconsistent performances have led to widespread criticism in England.
Ancelotti’s comments reflect a common sentiment — that while Balotelli has undeniable talent, he has yet to rise to the occasion in a Liverpool side clearly missing the intensity and goal threat of their former talisman, Suárez.
Tuesday’s match could be another defining moment — both for Liverpool’s European campaign and for Balotelli’s future at the club.
