Childish messages on his social media site had led to fines and suspensions from the FA, while his reported antics on the Liverpool training ground have left boss Rodgers to conclude he cannot be trusted in a Premier League match.
While Moreno is out of favour with Rodgers that is nothing compared to Mario Balotelli, who has not even featured in any squad since the defeat to relegated Hull at the end of April and was left behind for the club’s tour of Asia and Australia.
He was not included in Liverpool’s pre-season touring squad of Asia as he has been made to train with the reserve team.
“What is clear is that every player is understanding of exactly where he stands in the squad”.
In a new book about the pressures of management, called Living on the Volcano, Rodgers says: “I’ve been through probably the most traumatic four years of my life”.
Molby said in the Liverpool Echo: “I find it absolutely unbelievable that anyone would want to stay at a club when they have been told by the manager that they have no chance of playing football”. Many Liverpool fans have vented their anger at Borini for not moving to Sunderland permanently last season which was rumoured to be for a fee in the region of £15 million pounds.
Joe Gomez was Liverpool’s youngest player during their Super Sunday victory over Stoke City and his performance has earned some positive remarks on what was his Premier League debut for the club.
When it was suggested the former Hoffenheim man is not as well-known in England as Benteke, Moreno replied: “They’ll get to know him quickly”.
Having arrived from Sevilla last summer, the left-back endured an inconsistent first year on Merseyside – with his superb solo goal away at Tottenham Hotspur followed by some avoidable defensive errors.
“By Christmas, indeed, Balotelli did not know the names of some of his team-mates – regulars who feature in the starting XI”.
“It’s just thanks to the team and the gaffer for giving me the opportunity to play”.
He joked: “We used to tell him that he had a rocket up his bottom”.
“I’m sure there will be some movement from players who want to play”. There will be move for some players. He believed he was good enough to succeed at Liverpool and he’s proved that was the case.
Whilst Lucas’ departure may not be felt that much by the supporters, on and off the field he is vital for the club as he is now the longest-serving player at Anfield.
