17 Jul 2015 22:09:04
Ok is it just me or does anyone else think balotelli and benteke are the same type of players. I think we played balo completely wrong and i can't see how benteke will be any different. Surly we could spend the 30 mill abit better. I would much rather charlie austin for the price. Is there anyone else who might be an option

1.) 18 Jul 2015
17 Jul 2015 23:14:34
Benteke has more movement than Mario.
He puts himself about more when he feels like it.

Similar, but Mario waits to be presented with the ball.

2.) 18 Jul 2015
17 Jul 2015 23:35:35
Ibdont think benteke will complain about training because it's too cold and or post pictures of himself with a thermometer to show he had a cold . Benteke bully's defences and scores goals to be fair . Wins aerial duels and is not as bad as most think .

3.) 18 Jul 2015
17 Jul 2015 23:48:15
Sorry I don't get the similarity at all chief. the sooner balo packs his bags the better in my opinion.

4.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 00:16:32
Just you

5.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 00:34:13
Benteke is more of a ordinary football player rather than a maverick so you won't get the same shannagans. Similar type of players but benteke will do far more for the team and will score more whereas Balo will produce more moments that you will remember. Both not worth the money and I agree 32.5mill can be much better spent but we are Liverpool so it's hit or miss. Bacca really would have been my preferred choice.

Having said that benteke COULD make a huge impact, and I would have always wanted the signing if it was at a more reasonable £20-25mill

6.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 01:36:18
You Cannot compare the two at all! Ballotelli is a complete waste of space whos emotions run with his inflated ego! Benteke on the other hand actually wants to play football, implys all his effort and will listen to instructions! I think benteke is a great buy!

7.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 02:13:45
I remember so many people on here saying Balo will be great and could be a real winner, and ex players saying the same. I like many knew he would be a complete waste of time. He isn't like Benteke at all. yes they are both big, strong, black, and hold the ball up but that's where it ends for me

8.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 05:18:04
Not at all the same - Balo suits a 2 striker setup as he naturally drops deeper to get the ball and likes to use tricks and little lay offs or shooting from distance. Benteke likes to be more direct runs and get in amongst it in the box.

9.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 05:39:57
-Hopefully when we sign Benteke, Rodgers will change style of play that suit him. Play more cross when we have the opportunity. When crossing not reaching the target we still have the aggressive Firmino & Hendo to pickup the ball on the ground.
-Firmino-Coutinho/Firmino-Lallana/Coutinho-Lallana pair is good enough to play behind the striker if we opt to play diamond position.

10.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 05:40:31
It's just you.

Benteke is an out and out line leading centre forward.

Balotelli is the kind of froward that likes to drop into midfield to pick up the ball and see what he can do with it. He has the physique of a target man but plays like a second striker.

Actually the 2 of them together could be interesting but I guess we will never know.

11.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 06:59:33
Balo has more talent and skill than Benteke would ever. There is no shame in accepting facts.

12.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 08:43:33
That maybe the case EG but he doesn't try 100% ever in a game so you should accept that fact.

13.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 09:01:56
Balotelli and Bemteke are equally talented .Balotelli got good
reputation for coming from famous club like Inter whereas Benteke was relatively unknown.Facts tell you that Benteke is better than Balotelli.

14.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 09:47:00
Bit harsh on benteke that to say he's like ballo. In what way are they similar?

15.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 11:08:01
I'm sorry but Benteke doesn't put 100% effort in at all. He often stands around not trying, wants the ball into feet. Awful waste of over £30 million

16.) 18 Jul 2015
18 Jul 2015 16:58:33
Neither does Balo who has shown to be a waste of space more as an individual than as a player.