Balotelli had zero shots and created no chances against Chelsea

So, was it worth it? In a word, no. Brendan Rodgers erred on the side of caution against Real Madrid on Tuesday, dropping seven players in the Champions League match to focus on qualifying for next year's competition. Steven Gerrard, Raheem Sterling and five other regulars were removed from Liverpool's starting XI at the Bernabeu, saved from a defeat that seemed inevitable against the European champions. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2826464/Steven-Gerrard-Raheem-Sterling-Mario-Balotelli-seven-return-Liverpool-s-starting-XI-against-Chelsea.html#ixzz3IV2jojqc Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook