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Mario Balotelli hints at shock Liverpool return as Jurgen Klopp set to take over as boss
MARIO BALOTELLI shocked Twitter this morning with a cryptic message that seemed to suggest he would make a premature return to Liverpool.
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The Italian is currently on a season-long loan at AC Milan after former manager Brendan Rodgers deemed him surplus to requirements at Anfield.
However, with Jurgen Klopp poised to take the reins from the sacked Northern Irishman, a number of players future's could be re-visited.
Mario Balotelli looks revived by his loan move to AC Milan
Jurgen Klopp is expected to take over as Liverpool manger this week
And outcast Balotelli appeared to kick-start the rumours with a typically covert tweet.
"Coming back soon…" he said.
The tweet has since been deleted but he then posted another, which has also been taken down, to try and play down the resulting speculation.
Balotelli had a difficult time at Anfield under former boss Brendan Rodgers
Liverpool is a good club but the amazing fans and amazing team make it special!YNWA you guys can do it.You don't need help
— Mario Balotelli (@FinallyMario) October 7, 2015
"Coming back to play here soon* not in other countries ! Don't get it wrong every time thanks."
He then added: "Liverpool is a good club but the amazing fans and amazing team make it special!YNWA you guys can do it.You don't need help."
While the 25-year-old struggled to settle in his first and only season at Anfield, he has returned to form since going back to Italy.
National team manager Antonio Conte has even hinted at a recall to the international set-up.
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