Uruguayan scored four goals for his country, but returns to Premier League action this weekend after being charged by the FA following racial abuse allegations
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes forward Luis Suarez can overcome recent racism allegations and continue his goal haul into the new year.
The Uruguayan is embroiled in a nationwide racism controversy after being charged officially by the FA on Wednesday over taunts levied against Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra during a meeting between the two clubs last month.
His boss, however, is confident the former Ajax star will continue his recent form despite distractions off the field. The manager's claims are certainly reinforced by a four-star performance from his striker on international duty during midweek.
"It's great for Luis to get four goals - I wish it was for us rather than his country," Dalglish said. "Maybe he's kept some up his sleeve for us in the coming weeks.
"He is a fantastic footballer and has been, as we have said, fantastic ever since he has come here and we are just fortunate to have him."
However, the Anfield boss refused to be drawn into the charges against the forward put forth by the FA. Liverpool indicated in a statement released Wednesday they were fully supportive of the player, something Dalglish had nothing further to add to.
"I think the statement says everything and our position has not changed. That is all we've got to say," Dalglish added.
Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday to face rivals Chelsea and former players Fernando Torres and Raul Meireles.
The Uruguayan is embroiled in a nationwide racism controversy after being charged officially by the FA on Wednesday over taunts levied against Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra during a meeting between the two clubs last month.
His boss, however, is confident the former Ajax star will continue his recent form despite distractions off the field. The manager's claims are certainly reinforced by a four-star performance from his striker on international duty during midweek.
"It's great for Luis to get four goals - I wish it was for us rather than his country," Dalglish said. "Maybe he's kept some up his sleeve for us in the coming weeks.
"He is a fantastic footballer and has been, as we have said, fantastic ever since he has come here and we are just fortunate to have him."
However, the Anfield boss refused to be drawn into the charges against the forward put forth by the FA. Liverpool indicated in a statement released Wednesday they were fully supportive of the player, something Dalglish had nothing further to add to.
"I think the statement says everything and our position has not changed. That is all we've got to say," Dalglish added.
Liverpool travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday to face rivals Chelsea and former players Fernando Torres and Raul Meireles.
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