Da Silva: Suarez fired United up

Fabio da Silva says Luis Suarez’s failure to shake Patrice Evra’s hand inspired Manchester United to victory over Liverpool on Saturday.

United’s ran out 2-1 winners in the English Premier League clash, which was overshadowed by Suarez’s actions.

The Uruguay international was making his first start after serving an eight-match ban for racially abusing Evra in October’s reverse fixture.

Fabio, who was on the bench for the match, felt Suarez’s actions were outrageous, telling Globoesporte: “I believe that in life it is always necessary to forgive.”

“Patrice wanted to forgive Suarez. In Anfield he was attacked, but at Old Trafford he offered the hand.”

“The action of Suarez was not justified. For me, to reject the hand of someone is very serious. The action of the Uruguayan before the beginning of the match increased our force to defeat Liverpool.”

“In the ground, there was calm and the rivalry. But after the action of Suarez, the tension exploded.”

Suarez and Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish, who vigorously defended his player in post-match interviews, apologised for their conduct a day later.