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Ian Ayre: Liverpool will not sell Luis Suarez despite attack on Branislav Ivanovic

Image: Luis Suarez attacks Branislav Ivanovic during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Chelsea

Luis Suarez will not be sold this summer despite his latest on-field indiscretion - biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.

Suarez has apologised for his "inexcusable behaviour" after the incident during Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield. The Uruguayan wrote on his Twitter page: "For my unacceptable behaviour the club has fined me. "I have asked the club to donate the money to the Hillsborough Family Support Group for the inconvenience I have created to the Liverpool fans and to Ivanovic." It is the latest in a series of unsavoury incidents in Suarez's career - including a previous biting incident in Holland - and PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor said the players' union would offer the striker help to deal with his temper. "There is no doubting his football ability, that's why it is so disappointing and embarrassing when he lets himself down," said Taylor. "We have to work hard on anger management now. We have trained counsellors in this field and we will be offering their services to Liverpool and the player to try to improve matters." Suarez is also one of the candidates for the PFA Player of the Year award to be announced on Sunday, and Taylor confirmed that the latest controversy would not affect his position on the shortlist. Taylor added: "It's decided on votes and it is a football matter but of course it is embarrassing that it should happen."

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