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FifPro, the international players' union, believe Luis Suarez's four-month ban from football for his bite on Giorgio Chiellini has infringed the striker's right to work.

Suarez will miss 13 Liverpool FC matches during his global ban imposed by Fifa - and will not be allowed to train or enter a football stadium for the duration of his suspension.

And after biting an opponent for the third time in four years, the union also believe the 27-year-old Reds star should have been offered "serious treatment" to help him deal with his problem.

FifPro said in a statement: “This is a very serious matter, as reflected by the sanctions imposed by Fifa’s disciplinary committee. The sanction will be reviewed and Fifa will have to focus especially on the accumulation of sanctions including a four-month ban from all football activity.

“The fact that Suarez is prohibited from working for a long period must be addressed as it directly infringes his right to work. Also the fact that Liverpool is affected needs to be an important issue.

“Luis Suarez should receive all the support he needs to deal with any off-field issues he may be experiencing at this time. This means that the focus should be on the rehabilitation and serious treatment of the player. FifPro believes that treatment must be a part of any sanction."

Suarez and the Uruguay FA are appealing against the sanctions, which include a nine-match international suspension.

The statement concluded: “Luis Suarez deserves all the support he needs including legal support in the appeal case in order to achieve a reduction of the sanctions.”

Chiellini has already come out in support of Suarez, believing the ban is excessive.

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