Liverpool want Patrice Evra ban if racism claims are unproven

Liverpool have said that they would expect Patrice Evra to be banned if his claims that Luis Suarez racially abused him are unproven.

The Manchester United defender made the allegations in an interview with French television station Canal+ after his side's 1-1 draw at Anfield on Saturday.

"Luis is adamant that he has not used language of that nature and the club is totally supportive of the player," said a Liverpool spokesman.

The Football Association have said that they will investigate the claims.