Uruguay Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez defended Luis Suarez’s bite on Giorgio Chiellini against “cheap morality.”
Liverpool striker Suarez was caught on camera biting Chiellini’s shoulder in the 1-0 win over Italy.
It is the third time in his career that he has done this, so a lengthy ban using video evidence is bound to be on the cards.
Uruguay Coach Oscar Washington Tabarez defended Luis Suarez’s bite on Giorgio Chiellini against “cheap morality.”
Liverpool striker Suarez was caught on camera biting Chiellini’s shoulder in the 1-0 win over Italy.
It is the third time in his career that he has done this, so a lengthy ban using video evidence is bound to be on the cards.
“I haven’t seen the footage and I think the referee didn’t see the incident either,” said Coach Tabarez in his Press conference.
“For me and all the Uruguayans, there were far more important things to talk about than this. Perhaps he’s made mistakes, but he remains the favourite target for certain media.
“People should just concentrate on him when he is on the field and he plays. Instead, there is an evident animosity towards him.”
The English Press have certainly jumped on the story and repeated questions about ‘the bite’ saw Tabarez lose his temper.
“I have to repeat, I didn’t see it and don’t want to comment. Suarez is a very important player and man for this squad.
“If we see that he is under attack, as he appears to be in this Press conference, then we’ll defend him.
“This is a World Cup of football, not of cheap morality.”
There was also controversy over Claudio Marchisio’s harsh red card, when it was still 0-0 between Italy and Uruguay.
“After the red card we saw the opportunity to win. We tried to give more work to their defenders, passing to a trident attack. I don’t know if I would’ve introduced Gaston Ramirez before that moment.
“We did what we wanted to and, apart from Diego Lugano, are all ready for the next game with Colombia.
“We tried to put all our effort into this match. We changed our approach to contrast Italy’s midfield strength and Andrea Pirlo’s play.
“We knew that they’d have two centre-forwards, so adjusted to compensate. Versatility is one of our virtues. When Marchisio was sent off, we put more pressure on the Azzurri and were fortunate to win.
“Before beating England, we never dreamed of being able to qualify. At the moment of the goal, I felt something explode within my chest. Uruguayans never lose those sentiments we have since childhood and it’s difficult to explain.
“I felt the urge to embrace anyone in my vicinity.”