So Mario Balotelli is back to his antics once again. The new Liverpool signing was reportedly substituted after being involved in a heated conversation with referee Chris Foy during a closed doors friendly between the Reds and Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers. There were reports in twitter that Balotelli had kicked a Wolves player after pictures emerged of the opposition man holding his hands with Kolo Toure holding the striker back.
However those reports have been rubbished and it is now believed that the Italian was involved in a 50-50 challenge and was later substituted. The former AC Milan player was then pictured then walking towards the touchline, leaving Liverpool’s training ground.
Liverpool won the game 1-0 according To Wolves Twitter account.
Wolves lost 1-0 to Liverpool in behind-closed-doors friendly today. First 90 mins in Wolves colours for Saville and Rowe in a good workout.
— Wolves (@OfficialWolves) September 5, 2014
New signing Adam Lallana also featured for Liverpool and the midfielder is expected to make his debut before the Anfield faithful as the Reds take on Aston Villa next weekend. Balotelli made his debut against Tottenham last weekend, but was highly unconvincing missing a couple of great opportunities at White Hart Lane.
Earlier manager Brendan Rodgers joked that the 24-year-old would bring ‘trouble’ to Anfield after signing him from AC Milan for £16m. Balotelli is known for his antics earlier with Manchester City, setting his own mega mansion on fire bursting crackers.