Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has defended his players after they were criticised for their public backing of Luis Suarez.<br /><br />The team wore T-shirts in support of the striker after he was found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.<br /><br />The move drew criticism from a number of former black footballers, including Paul McGrath and Jason Roberts.<br /><br />But Dalglish insisted: "I don't think the players have caused any trouble."<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Suarez's comments included a reference to the defender's colour.<br /><br />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."<br /><br />Liverpool insist their player is not a racist and have repeatedly declared their support for the 24-year-old.<br /><br />To reinforce their backing for Suarez, his team-mates issued a strongly worded statement which condemned the FA for its actions.<br /><br />"We totally support Luis and we want the world to know that," the statement read. "We know he is not racist.
