He may be more known for his outlandish character and raucous behaviour , but Mario Balotelli has been reminding everyone he has a softer side . The Liverpool striker took to Instagram on Monday to post a picture of him sleeping next to his baby daughter Pia . The Italy international announced he was the father to the two-year-old a little over a year ago after having it proved conclusively by a positive DNA test . Mario Balotelli uploaded a picture to Instagram of him taking a nap with his baby daughter Pia , two . Balotelli fathered a child with former girlfriend Raffaella Fico ( pair together pictured in 2012 ) Fico pictured swimming while on holiday in Saint Tropez last summer . Balotelli was back in Liverpool training on Monday after Sunday 's 2-1 victory against Manchester City . Balotelli was all smiles in training during a race with defender kolo Toure at the club 's Melwood training ground . And Balotelli showed off his paternal side as he took a nap with Pia the day after Liverpool boosted their top four hopes with a 2-1 win against Manchester City . Jordan Henderson and Philippe Coutinho struck brilliant goals either side of an Edin Dzeko equaliser as Rodgers ' side made it eight wins in the last 10 league games . The win moved the Reds above Southampton into sixth place just two points behind Manchester United in fourth and three behind third-place Arsenal . Balotelli , pictured talking to Daniel Sturridge , was just a substitute for the clash on Sunday . Jordan Henderson celebrates after giving Liverpool the lead against Manchester City on Sunday . The impressive Philippe Coutinho won the game for Brendan Rodgers ' side in the second half . The former City striker did not feature in the clash on Sunday as the 24-year-old continues to find game-time and goals limited at Liverpool . Balotelli has n't started a Premier League game for the Anfield club since November and has only scored four goals from 23 appearances since joining from AC Milan last summer .
Mario Balotelli has a baby daughter with former girlfriend Rafaella Fico . Striker announced he was the father to Pia , two , a little over a year ago . Former Mancehster City forward took a DNA test to prove he was the father . Balotelli posted picture on Instagram of him asleep next to Pia on monday . Liverpool beat Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday .