Mario Balotelli has already made an impact at Liverpool. He has never been accused of lacking audacity, and one of the first questions he asked on entering the dressing room on Monday was: 'Who takes the penalities?' Balotteli has a formidable record from the spot, not having missed one in 26 attempts for club and country until last September. 'He's brilliant at them — and he knows it,' said manager Brendan Rodgers. 'But Steven Gerrard's the penalty taker. Simple.' Scroll down for videos... On the spot: Mario Balotelli has already asked about penalty responsibilities at Liverpool No pressure: Former AC Milan striker has only missed one spot kick from 26 attempts
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Mario Balotelli has already asked who takes the penalties at Liverpool
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Italy international has only missed one spot kick from 26 attempts
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Brendan Rodgers confirmed Steven Gerrard is Reds penalty taker
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Anfield manager is determined to get the best from troublesome Balotelli
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