Mario Balotelli made dressing room visit before Liverpool's clash with Manchester City

MARIO BALOTELLI introduced himself to his new Liverpool team-mates in the dressing room before their crunch clash with Manchester City.

HAVING A BAL: Mario Balotelli watched Liverpool's loss to Manchester City form the stands

The Italy bad-boy, 24, completed a £16m move to Anfield yesterday but failed to inspire his new club to a win over City.

The Reds fell to a 3-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.

Midfielder Jordan Henderson revealed: "He was in the dressing room wishing everyone luck. It was good to see him.

"Hopefully he can get a good week's training under his belt and be ready for Sunday."

Balotelli trained on his own at Melwood this morning while the rest of the first team were given the day off.

He is in line to make his debut against Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday.

Henderson said: "I think everybody is looking forward to working with him.

"He is a very talented player and a very big player coming into the club.

"Hopefully he can give us a big lift and play some part in the next game."

Balotelli has been brought in to replace the departed Luis Suarez, whose absence was felt as last season's runners-up were ultimately well beaten by the champions.