Should Liverpool Be So Bullish Over the Suarez Affair?

Arguably there is a bigger issue at stake. Dalglish is Liverpool’s greatest living servant and its most fierce supporter. Therefore his main loyalty is to the club rather than his player, however important he may be. Liverpool has a rich history of giving black players a chance going back to Dalgish playing days, but defending Suarez could have the effect of souring the clubs name, engulfing it in mass criticism and the possibility of action against the club.

The King would be incandescent at rage at the notion of people questioning his clubs reputation in this area and the idea that somehow the club should be punished for attempting to defend their players. But in the cold light of day he is intelligent to accept that a protracted saga could make a bad situation worse. As his compatriot Fergie would say `you have to pick your battles`.

From a legal point of view the avenues open to Suarez seem rather limited. The option of taking this all the way to Europe is hardly feasible and as so often is the case the in Legal cases, the cost of litigation and the risks outweigh the potential rewards.

Dalglish recalcitrance and bellicose nature make it inevitable he would attempt to protect his players but perhaps this is one time he has to think of the greater good. Already Liverpool supporters have been reproached for defending Suarez ,perhaps it is best if they and their manager simply pull together and get on with the job. After all the clubs history, past and present stands to be tainted by their persistence.

This article was written by Chaitanya and is courtesy of our partner website thisisfutbol.com. Read the latest news and blogs about European Football at TiF. – ed

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