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serving a 10-match domestic ban for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic during a 2-2 draw at Anfield last month, an incident that prompted calls for the Merseyside club to dispense of the controversial forward.
But after unveiling a promotional campaign for their new strip that contains Suarez as well as other key first-team players such as Steven Gerrard, Philippe Coutinho, Daniel Sturridge and Pepe Reina, Liverpool appear to be fully behind the striker who has scored 23 goals this term.
Made by Warrior, the home kit is the second produced by the American sportswear manufacturer and is based on the club’s 1984 kit – the year Liverpool won their fourth European Cup.
The all-red strip contains subtle changes from this season’s number, with the sleeves and collar now displaying white trim in a strip that is sure to go down well with supporters.
Two embroidered Eternal Flames alongside a 96 logo are located on the nape of the shirt’s neck to commemorate the events at Hillsborough in 1989. It’s a design that’s proven a real hit with captain Gerrard, who confirmed the team have taken well to the new home strip.
‘‘The players and I are all genuine fans of the new kit,’’ the midfielder said. ‘‘It will certainly spark many happy memories of the club’s famous fourth European Cup win for supporters of that era.” — Mailonline.
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