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Giorgio Chiellini, the Italian defender bitten by Luis Suarez, has come out in support of the Liverpool FC striker, saying the ban is "excessive".

Suarez has been banned for four months from all football-related activities by Fifa following his clash with Chiellini on Tuesday.

But on his personal blog, the Juventus vice-captain has voiced his support for the Uruguayan.

He said: "Now inside me there's no feelings of joy, revenge or anger against Suarez for an incident that happened on the pitch and that's done. There only remain the anger and the disappointment about the match [which Italy lost 1-0].

"At the moment my only thought is for Luis and his family, because they will face a very difficult period."

WATCH: Suarez bites Chiellini

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Suarez has been handed a nine-match international ban by the governing body, and will also miss 13 games for Liverpool during his worldwide exclusion, prompting questions over his future at Anfield.

"I have always considered unequivocal the disciplinary interventions by the competent bodies, but at the same time I believe that the proposed formula is excessive," added Chiellini.

"I sincerely hope that he will be allowed, at least, to stay close to his team-mates during the games because such a ban is really alienating for a player."

WATCH: Chiellini post-match interview

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The 27-year-old is not allowed to train or enter a football stadium until October 26, and was also fined £65,000 following the incident.

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