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\"Suarez-p63-24_12_11\"LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish has defended his players after they were criticised for their public backing of Luis Suarez.<\/p>\n

The team issued a statement and wore T-shirts in support of the striker after he was found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United\u2019s Patrice Evra.<\/p>\n

The move drew criticism from a number of black footballers, including Paul McGrath and Jason Roberts.<\/p>\n

But Dalglish insisted: \u201cI don\u2019t think the players have caused any trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n

Suarez was given an eight-match ban and fined \u00a340,000 by the Football Association after being found guilty of using insulting words to Evra during a game at Anfield on 15 October.<\/p>\n

Suarez\u2019s comments included a reference to the defender\u2019s colour.<\/p>\n

Liverpool insist their player is not a racist and have repeatedly declared their support for the 24-year-old.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that is the least he deserves,\u201d added Dalglish, who said Suarez had been \u201cquite emotional and very grateful\u201d for the support he had received.<\/p>\n

The Liverpool players reinforced their backing for Suarez by issuing a strongly worded statement on Tuesday condemning the FA for its actions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe totally support Luis and we want the world to know that,\u201d the statement read. \u00a0 \u201cWe know he is not racist.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have lived, trained and played with Luis for almost 12 months and we don\u2019t recognise the way he has been portrayed.\u201d<\/p>\n

While warming up for Wednesday\u2019s game at Wigan, the players also wore T-shirts featuring an image of Suarez on the front, plus his name and number seven on the back.<\/p>\n

Former Manchester United and Aston Villa centre-half Paul McGrath described the move as \u201cshameful\u201d and said he would not have worn such a T-shirt.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I was in Glen Johnson\u2019s situation, I\u2019d have thrown the shirt to the floor,\u201d the former Republic of Ireland international said.<\/p>\n

Johnson later responded on Twitter: \u201cI will support who I want when I want! There are a lot of reasons why I\u2019m standing by Luis Suarez!\u201d<\/p>\n

Suarez\u2019s lawyer says the player intends to appeal against the FA\u2019s decision but Liverpool have yet to decide what to do.<\/p>\n

They are still awaiting the full written verdict of the independent commission which heard Suarez\u2019s case but are not expected to receive it until after Christmas.<\/p>\n

When it arrives, the club have 14 days to consider their response and appeal if they choose, otherwise the suspension will kick in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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