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Liverpool News: Henderson urges Gerrard to STAY, Ancelotti defends under fire Balotelli
JORDAN HENDERSON has urged Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard to stay at Anfield, while Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has defended Mario Balotelli ahead of tonight's Champions League game at the Bernabeu (7:45pm).
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Henderson believes Gerrard should reject a move to Manchester City and stay at Anfield.
The Reds skipper has yet to sign a new deal and has been linked with a move to the Etihad.
The Daily Star reported yesterday that Liverpool want Gerrard to take a 50 per cent pay cut to secure his future at the club.
Henderson wants Gerrard to stay and he said: "Stevie is a massive player for us. He is our captain, our leader and a great role model for a lot of younger lads."
Real Madrid boss Ancelotti has come to Balotelli's defence.
The £16million Italian has been heavily criticised for his displays in a Liverpool shirt.
But Ancelotti doesn't think Balotelli is Liverpool's biggest problem, despite the fact he has only scored two goals in all competitions this term.
He said: "They need another solution, but I don't think all of Liverpool's problems are Balotelli."