Brendan Rodgers joked that Mario Balotelli is the best player he's ever coached after being asked at Celtic's Player of the Year awards ceremony.
The former Liverpool manager is now in charge of the Scottish champions and was a popular man as he did a Q&A on stage in a Glasgow hotel last night.
He was asked all the usual questions, mainly from Celtic fans determined to let him know how much they love him.
But there was also a question about who the best player that Rodgers has ever coached is.
You'd think Rodgers wouldn't waste any time saying Luis Suarez given the Barcelona striker was so good for him during their time together at Anfield.
Suarez was sensational during the 2013/14 campaign under Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool. Image: PA
Or maybe he'd mention a Celtic player considering he was sitting in front of his squad.
But Rodgers joked that it was Balotelli - leading to fits of laughter among the Hoops supporters in attendance:
When asked who was the best player he's ever coached, it got a big reaction from fans before Rodgers said: "Mario Balotelli."
Balotelli spent just one season playing for Rodgers during his time at Liverpool, but scored only four goals in 28 appearances before going out on loan.
The Italian is considered as one of the club's worst signings in recent years and it's unlikely Rodgers looks back fondly on their time together.
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Topics: Liverpool, Football, Celtic FC, Mario Balotelli, Brendan Rodgers