The big games the striker would miss are clashes with Manchester City in the Premier League and Carling Cup, but he will be available to play Manchester United when he returns.
Liverpool’s controversial striker Luis Suarez has been banned for eight games by the FA.
The Merseyside club have a decision to make whether to appeal the verdict. Could their fixture list make that choice easier?
Here is a schedule of their next eight matches: (Premier League unless stated)
Wigan v Liverpool
Liverpool v Blackburn
Liverpool v Newcastle
Man City v Liverpool
Liverpool v Oldham – FA Cup
Man City v Liverpool – Carling Cup
Liverpool v Stoke
Bolton v Liverpool
He would return therefore on Wednesday 25 Jan against Manchester City in the second leg of the Carling Cup semi-final.
Is it written in the stars for him to come back and score the goals to take Liverpool to the final?
The fixture list certainly looks relatively simple, appealing and delaying the ban could cause him to miss the second leg, and potentially games against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
Liverpool’s statement indicates they do not feel Suarez is guilty, but while they await the FA’s verdict, if they feel the association will not budge, will they decide to be pragmatic?
– What should Liverpool do?
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