Liverpool's Johnson protests protestors of his protest

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has hit back at criticism of his decision to wear a T-shirt in support of teammate Luis Suarez before the Reds' 0-0 draw against Wigan.

Suarez was handed an eight-match ban and fined 40,000 on Tuesday after being found guilty of racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during a clash at Anfield earlier this season.

However, Liverpool's players remain supportive of the Uruguay forward and Johnson and the rest of the squad warmed up for the Premier League clash at Wigan on Wednesday in T-shirts featuring a picture of Suarez on the front and his No 7 on the back.