Luis Suarez will bite AGAIN if the circumstances are right - because he can't help it

Sports Psychologist Dr Tom Fawcett believes that the Uruguayan's latest indiscretion was no shock - and believes it could well happen again

Luis Suarez's bite on Giorgio Chiellini was 'entirely predictable' and he will do it again, according to Sports Psychologist Dr Tom Fawcett.

When Luis Suarez bit Branislav Ivanovic in April of last year, Dr Fawcett publicly predicted that the Liverpool striker would go on to repeat the incident within five years.

And now the Salford University expert says it could happen for a FOURTH time.

"Given the right circumstances he will bite again, he's done it at league level, at Premier League level, and now at international level," the sports psychologist told MirrorFootball.

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According to Dr Fawcett, Suarez doesn't make a conscious decision to bite his opponents, it's just a case of the red mist descending.

"It's in a football situation he will do it, it's a particular situation that hits his buttons, not in a family situation, he's a different character off the pitch.

"The biting is just an impulsive reaction to the situation. It's entirely predictable given the nature of his character."

The Italy match was a perfect storm for Luis Suarez, after overcoming a difficult end to Liverpool's season, and undergoing knee surgery, the Uruguayan enjoyed the elation of scoring two key goals against England.

But elation soon turned into frustration, and his irritation grew throughout the match.

"Uruguay's clash with Italy was a must-win match, it turned up the heat on Suarez," explained Dr Fawcett.

"He was having a disappointing game, he was missing chances, and the Italian defenders were getting at him. They were perfect conditions for it to happen."

Luis Suarez now faces a lengthy ban if FIFA's Disciplinary Committee finds that the 27-year-old breached disciplinary code, and Robbie Fowler has called for Liverpool to get rid of their star striker, claiming that the Uruguayan has "continually dragged the club's name through the mud".

But according to Dr Fawcett, Liverpool Football Club would have been the last thing on Suarez's mind when he sunk his teeth into Giorgio Chiellini.

"Suarez has different agendas, he has a Suarez agenda, a Uruguay agenda, and a Liverpool agenda.

"Suarez uses people the way he wants to and I think the previous history coming off the tournament, with his injury, and Liverpool losing the title, this would have destabilised him."

With Suarez embroiled in yet another controversy, many are questioning if he can ever shake off his bad boy image and turn over a new leaf.

But even with professional help, incidents like this are 'predictable' and difficult to treat, according to Dr Fawcett.

"After his previous behaviour in 2010 and 2013 they have had consultant psychologist Dr Steve Peters with them, it would be very naive after the Chelsea incident if they didn't address it.

"He made massive steps with Liverpool this season, he only received six yellow cards, and Brendan Rodgers says his temperament is acceptable on a Liverpool FC level.

"But it's a work in progress, this is by far the most serious of the three incidents, it was on the world stage.

"I listened to Alan Shearer, I listened to Graham Taylor, I listened to them say it's beyond belief. But it's not beyond belief, it's entirely predictable."