MARIO BALOTELLI HAS been granted compassionate leave by Liverpool after the death of his adoptive father Francesco.
The 24-year-old was notable by his absence as Brendan Rodgers and his squad returned to Melwood for the start of pre-season on Monday, having been granted extra time off to come to terms with losing one of the foster parents who cared for him from the age of three.
Mario Balotelli given compassionate leave following adoptive father's death
MARIO BALOTELLI HAS been granted compassionate leave by Liverpool after the death of his adoptive father Francesco.
The 24-year-old was notable by his absence as Brendan Rodgers and his squad returned to Melwood for the start of pre-season on Monday, having been granted extra time off to come to terms with losing one of the foster parents who cared for him from the age of three.
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