I can categorically tell you that Mario Balotelli will not be at Liverpool.

The responsibility will always go with the manager - you put out the team.

I'm never going to walk away because I'll always have belief that I can improve players and make things better.

I have a senior staff meeting every day, with key personnel who interface with the players - coaches, the medical staff, our analyst department. This is a useful exercise as it means we are all across what is happening and they are aware of my expectations.

A player's character is a crucial factor I look into before committing to signing them. They also need to show a willingness to learn, regardless of age and experience; that's very important to me.

If you look at the world-class performers at the top of the game, their numbers are just exceptional and that is the level he is at.

If you give a bad player time, he can play. If you give a good player time, he can kill you.