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Suarez awaits verdict on Evra case

ESPNsoccernet staff
December 16, 2011
Luis Suarez should hear his fate on Friday © Getty Images
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez should find out on Friday whether his defence against a racism charge levelled at him by Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has been successful.

Suarez, 24, was charged by the Football Association with abusing Evra and referring to his "ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race'', and has faced two days of disciplinary hearing, with a verdict now expected.

The complaint was made after the 1-1 draw between the sides at Anfield on October 15, but formal proceedings in front of an independent three-man panel only started on Wednesday. More aspects of the case were discussed on Thursday.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish and the club have been fully supportive of their player. Indeed, Dalglish did not waver when asked about the case at his pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday's Premier League match at Aston Villa.

"We are standing right beside him and helping him as much as we possibly can,'' said the Scot. "We have said many times before we cannot say anything which will be prejudicial.

"After it's finished there is a chance to have a conversation. As I said last week the FA should have given you (the media) the information when everything was happening, not us.''

If Suarez, who has always denied the allegations, is found guilty he could be banned or fined, or both.

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