Before Argentina's Luis Suárez is shielded by Liverpool manager.

Rodgers defends athlete who gets to Argentina on Friday to fame bandeau.

The Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, left on Monday in support of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez involved in new controversy after being accused of digging shootout during the goalless draw as Stoke City on Sunday. The coach claimed that the player is being demonized since being accused of racism by French side Patrice Evra of Manchester United.

- I find it amazing to see so much criticism about the behavior of Suarez, when he suffered a clear penalty early in the match - said Rodgers.

On Sunday, the coach of Stoke City, Tony Pulis, the Uruguayan accused of simulating a penalty in the second period.

- We saw once again to play Suarez inside the area and it was really very unpleasant. The FA (FA) should suspend him for three games, then he may stop doing it - Pulis said after the match.

Suarez has always had a reputation for bandeau in England and has been the target of numerous criticisms in the English media since he was suspended for eight games at the end of last year after being accused of offending Evra with racist insults.

On Friday, Suarez will give time to defend the English football team Uruguay in South American qualifying for the World Cup 2014. The leader sees Celeste Argentina, round of closing the first round of the contest.