Mario Balotelli is now seventh-choice striker at Liverpool, which is an indication his Reds "career is over," according to David Maddock of the Mirror.
Boss Brendan Rodgers will give youngsters Jerome Sinclair and Sheyi Ojo playing time over Balotelli in the Capital One Cup and Europa League when possible, according to Maddock, who reported the Italian won't feature in either of Liverpool's squads for pre-season friendlies against HJK Helsinki and Swindon Town over the weekend.
The Daily Mail's Dominic King indicated Balotelli has been made to train away from the first-team squad with Fabio Borini and Jose Enrique, three players who are surplus to requirements in the constantly evolving Liverpool lineup.