Liverpool chief Ian Ayre defends striker Luis Suarez over diving accusations
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Friday 12 October 2012 06:46, UK
Image:Luis Suarez: Not getting the rub of the green with decisions, according to Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists Luis Suarez does not have to change the way he plays despite accusations of being a diver.
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Ayre believes Suarez is being unfairly singled out and does not want the criticism to affect the Reds forward.
"I am not surprised by the reaction because we all feel he is a bit of target," added Ayre.
"If you look from the start of this season or perhaps the end of last season through to last weekend I think it is fair to say Luis hasn't had the luck of the draw really in terms of decisions.
"It was proven on your channel and others that on many occasions that he was denied what he should have been given.
"I just feel his style of play, the way he kind of nips in and out he's just a target for tackles and defenders if you like.
"What I would say he has not had the rub of the green in terms of decisions but hopefully that changes as the season goes on.
"The most important thing is it doesn't affect Luis, he just turns it on each week and puts himself out there and he will keep going and that is what we need from him."
