Brendan Rodgers gave Mario Balotelli a helping hand in training as the misfiring striker bids to get back on the goal trail in Liverpool's trip to Queens Park Rangers on Sunday. Balotelli has found the net just once for his new club since joining at the end of August - against Ludogorets in the Champions League - and desperately needs to rediscover his goalscoring touch in the Premier League. The Italian has scored with just one of his last 66 shots in Premier League action, over 21 games for Liverpool and former club Manchester City. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Liverpool must make Balotelli behave - Mancini
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Mario Balotelli and Brendan Rodgers were deep in conversation as Liverpool trained at Melwood on Friday morning
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Balotelli is desperate to improve his form, having scored just one goal since arriving at Anfield
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Rodgers confirmed that Dejan Lovren, Emre Can and Joe Allen will be available for Sunday's trip to QPR
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Daniel Sturridge, who did not train with the rest of the group, will be assessed on Saturday after thigh injury
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Rodgers said the criticism levelled at 'tired' Raheem Sterling had been unfair, saying he needs protection
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