Luis Suarez's best mate in football fears for the future of the Liverpool striker after his latest biting storm.
No man is closer to Suarez than his former colleague for club and country Bruno Silva.
He told the Sunday Mirror: "This is so hard to take.
"On one hand, I want to believe the words of my mate that he didn't do it. But, on the other hand ''
They established a bond by moving to Dutch club Groningen at the same time and then enjoying cult status at Ajax.
"I have not been able to look at the video of the game again.
"I am struggling with my thoughts and with my feelings. I am scared (for what is going to happen to him now). I feel I have to keep supporting him."
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