Luis Suarez handshake not a problem for Alex Ferguson

Published: 10 Feb 2012 - 10:29:44

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Luis Suarez handshake not a problem for Alex Ferguson

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has played down concerns over the first meeting between Patrice Evra and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez since the Uruguayan's racism ban. Liverpool travel to Old Trafford on Saturday with Suarez expected to feature after completing the eight-match penalty he incurred after he was found to have racially abused Evra. The Anfield side, with manager Kenny Dalglish in the vanguard, have persistently defended Suarez's actions but Ferguson shrugged off concerns over lingering bad feeling. Flashpoint: Luis Suarez (left) and Patrice Evra will meet again on Saturday Asked about the usual pre-match handshake between players, he said: 'I have not even thought about that. 'It has never been an issue. We are concentrating on the game.' Although Dalglish has had no hesitation in speaking out in defence of Suarez, insisting after his side had dropped points in a 0-0 draw at home to Tottenham on Monday that the Uruguayan should not have been punished, Ferguson declined to comment on Suarez's behaviour. He added: 'We have kept our counsel, which was the right thing to do. 'We will keep it that way.' No worries: Sir Alex Ferguson has no concerns over the clash at Old Trafford Sir Alex backing Redknapp for England! He's the best man with the best qualities, says FergieScholes could go on for two more years! Former team-mate Butt hails United veteranGiggs determined to keep United ahead of Liverpool in league titles raceAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion Share this article: FacebookTwitterGoogle+MessengerLinkedInDigg itNewsvineFarkNowpublicRedditPrint articleEmail article Add your commentsComments (0)No comments have so far been submitted. 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