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"I think that depends on Mo himself in terms of whether he's prepared to back down and accept that he shouldn't have done it if he wants to play for Liverpool again," Shearer said. "I've been through all the reasons why I think he did it, and I understand his attitude and how he feels because I've been there myself.
"It'd be a shame because of what he's achieved and what he's done at Liverpool. "He'll go down as a Premier League great whether he has played his last match or not, and it'd be such a shame for him to go out like this after what he's done for Liverpool.
He's achieved so much, and Liverpool wouldn't have won what they have without him. I thought he spoke well before and after the game on Tuesday.
