Liverpool vs Blackburn preview - Dalglish on Liverpool backing Suarez | Premier League
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Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has defended his players after they were criticised for their public backing of Luis Suarez.
The team wore T-shirts in support of the striker after he was found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.
The move drew criticism from a number of former black footballers, including Paul McGrath and Jason Roberts.
But Dalglish insisted: "I don't think the players have caused any trouble."
Suarez was given an eight-match ban and fined £40,000 by the Football Association after being found guilty of using insulting words to Evra during a game at Anfield on 15 October.
Suarez's comments included a reference to the defender's colour.
Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Dalglish added: "The statement couldn't have caused anyone any trouble and I don't think the players have caused any trouble with the FA either by their statement or support by their T-shirts."
Liverpool insist their player is not a racist and have repeatedly declared their support for the 24-year-old.
To reinforce their backing for Suarez, his team-mates issued a strongly worded statement which condemned the FA for its actions.
"We totally support Luis and we want the world to know that," the statement read. "We know he is not racist.
The team wore T-shirts in support of the striker after he was found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.
The move drew criticism from a number of former black footballers, including Paul McGrath and Jason Roberts.
But Dalglish insisted: "I don't think the players have caused any trouble."
Suarez was given an eight-match ban and fined £40,000 by the Football Association after being found guilty of using insulting words to Evra during a game at Anfield on 15 October.
Suarez's comments included a reference to the defender's colour.
Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Dalglish added: "The statement couldn't have caused anyone any trouble and I don't think the players have caused any trouble with the FA either by their statement or support by their T-shirts."
Liverpool insist their player is not a racist and have repeatedly declared their support for the 24-year-old.
To reinforce their backing for Suarez, his team-mates issued a strongly worded statement which condemned the FA for its actions.
"We totally support Luis and we want the world to know that," the statement read. "We know he is not racist.