Mario Balotelli: (Groin) Remains Sidelined

Balotelli (groin) continues to rehab with Liverpool's medical staff, but manager Brendan Rodgers had no timeline for Balotelli's recovery during his press conference Thursday, saying only "Hopefully he'll be available sooner rather than later.".

Analysis:

Balotelli has not played since Nov. 8 against Chelsea, and is still scoreless in Premier League play this season. Rickie Lambert will continue to lead the attack, with Fabio Borini available as well.