text: Liverpool players Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini, Rickie Lambert and Lazar Markovic got more than they bargained for when YouTube star Bas van Velzen arrived at Melwood. The Merseysiders were led to believe that the Dutch free-kick specialist was a competition winner who had won the opportunity to meet the Anfield stars and receive a dead-ball masterclass. After a few rounds of action, however, it became clear to Balotelli and his team-mates that they were not dealing with a regular fan as Van Velzen showcased his skills in front of goal. (Left to right) Rickie Lambert, Fabio Borini, Lazar Markovic and Mario Balotelli meet Bas van Velzen . Van Velzen lines up his first free-kick of the day as the Liverpool stars watch on . Balotelli and Lambert watch as Van Velzen showcases his dead-ball skills at Melwood . The stand-in keeper was helpless as the YouTube star's strike sailed into the top corner . After a poor first effort, Balotelli sends a perfectly-executed free-kick into the top corner . Balotelli looks pleased with his effort as Markovic (left) and Van Velzen wait for their turn . Van Velzen has become a YouTube sensation by uploading videos of his free-kick exploits and he certainly wowed the Liverpool quartet. 'The whole experience was amazing, especially meeting Balotelli and getting involved with the other Liverpool players,' said Van Velzen. 'It's every fan's dream to play football with their idols and I really enjoyed pretending that I wasn't very good at free-kicks. 'Seeing the players' faces when they saw me shoot was also really satisfying.' Van Velzen had one last surprise for Balotelli as he unveiled the Liverpool forward's infamous slogan . Balotelli wore his famous t-shirt during Manchester City's 6-1 win over United in October 2011 .
target: Liverpool players Mario Balotelli, Fabio Borini, Rickie Lambert and Lazar Markovic believed that Bas van Velzen was acompetition winner .
  The Reds players were all set to give Van Velzen a free-kick masterclass .
  But Van Velzen's dead ball skills became apparent very quickly .
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