Rodgers said: "I think it was in the last press conference, I was asked a question on Mario Balotelli and I spoke about what a talent he is and what an excellent player he is.
I think the next day, it was written as though we were signing him, which doesn't surprise me.
"I can categorically tell you, Mario Balotelli won't be at Liverpool.
"He's a wonderful player - an AC Milan player. He's at a great club. I just gave my perception on him as a player, so I don't think it should be transmitted into us signing the player."