BRENDAN RODGERS is ready to give Luis Suarez the boot if he reckons the Kop bad boy has shamed Liverpool once again.
Striker Suarez faces a hefty ban after being caught in the SECOND bite storm of his career yesterday.
Television replays clearly showed the Uruguayan take a chomp at Chelsea centre-back Branislav Ivanovic’s arm 66 minutes into yesterday’s draw.
And Rodgers said: “His behaviour is unacceptable and I have made Luis aware of this.”
Video:
LIVERPOOL striker sinks teeth into Chelsea defender during Premier League draw at Anfield
Suarez escaped punishment during the game because referee Kevin Friend did not see the incident.
But Rodgers will now undertake a full review with Kop top brass before deciding what to do — and is clearly prepared to off-load Suarez.
Before seeing the footage, Rodgers said: “There is certainly nobody bigger than this football club, a player or manager.
“We’re representing this great club, off and on the field. People have to accept they do wrong and, if they do, they have to accept the consequences.”
And when quizzed if that always meant putting club standards above all else, Rodgers insisted: “Yes, 150 per cent. Players are always replaceable.”
Last night Suarez said: “I am deeply sorry for my inexcusable behaviour earlier today during our match against Chelsea.
“I apologise also to my manager, playing colleagues and everyone at Liverpool Football Club for letting them down.”
He later tweeted: “I’ve just spoken to Ivanovic on the phone and I could apologise directly to him. Thanks for accepting.”
But Professional Footballers’ Association chief Gordon Taylor revealed his disgust with the player.
Taylor said: “It was unacceptable. His reputation for controversy continues to increase when he can be such a good player. It’s a real dilemma.
“It’s uncalled for, it’s not good, it’s depressing, it’s such a shame for a player who’s a really good footballer.”
The Sun
Striker Suarez faces a hefty ban after being caught in the SECOND bite storm of his career yesterday.
Television replays clearly showed the Uruguayan take a chomp at Chelsea centre-back Branislav Ivanovic’s arm 66 minutes into yesterday’s draw.
And Rodgers said: “His behaviour is unacceptable and I have made Luis aware of this.”
Video:
LIVERPOOL striker sinks teeth into Chelsea defender during Premier League draw at AnfieldSuarez escaped punishment during the game because referee Kevin Friend did not see the incident.
But Rodgers will now undertake a full review with Kop top brass before deciding what to do — and is clearly prepared to off-load Suarez.
Before seeing the footage, Rodgers said: “There is certainly nobody bigger than this football club, a player or manager.
“We’re representing this great club, off and on the field. People have to accept they do wrong and, if they do, they have to accept the consequences.”
And when quizzed if that always meant putting club standards above all else, Rodgers insisted: “Yes, 150 per cent. Players are always replaceable.”
Last night Suarez said: “I am deeply sorry for my inexcusable behaviour earlier today during our match against Chelsea.
“I apologise also to my manager, playing colleagues and everyone at Liverpool Football Club for letting them down.”
He later tweeted: “I’ve just spoken to Ivanovic on the phone and I could apologise directly to him. Thanks for accepting.”
But Professional Footballers’ Association chief Gordon Taylor revealed his disgust with the player.
Taylor said: “It was unacceptable. His reputation for controversy continues to increase when he can be such a good player. It’s a real dilemma.
“It’s uncalled for, it’s not good, it’s depressing, it’s such a shame for a player who’s a really good footballer.”
The Sun
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