8 insane quotes by footballers on managers

#5. Mario Balotelli on Brendan Rodgers

If you expected any list without quotes from this man then you probably did not know what you were getting yourself into. Balotelli has a bunch of quotes to pick out from. From his infamous bust-up with Roberto Mancini to his distaste for Jurgen Klopp, the controversial moments are endless when it comes to Super Mario.

Probably the only player to tell it as it is when it came to former Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers never wanted to sign Balotelli but was forced into the move after Liverpool were short on strikers and the transfer committee decided to take a gamble on the Italian.

Safe to say his spell with the Reds was not the most productive. He only managed 1 goal in 16 appearances and did not have a very good relationship with Rodgers either. When asked in an interview as to whether he has had problems with any of his managers he said: ‘It was disastrous only with one… Brendan Rodgers.”

Steven Gerrard also recalled a particular incident when Balotelli surprised everyone in training when asked to defend corners by Rodgers. He said, “I don't mark on corners. I can't”

Here’s to many more memorable Balotelli moments to come