Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes Luis Suarez's past misdemeanors are the reason the striker remains such a controversial figure in the media.
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This comes after the Uruguayan found himself in hot water with the Reds' boss following his admission to an act of simulation in the October clash with Stoke.
Rodgers has since condemned the 25-year-old's comments as "unacceptable" but believes it is Suarez's flamboyant nature, rather than any malice, that prompts such heavy scrutiny of the striker's actions.
He said: "He has been a topic for people, particular for the media, because of his great moments of football and things which have happened off the pitch.
"The majority of this season has been based around his performances on the field, in which he has shown the true top player he is.
"In fairness to Luis he has knocked on my door and actually apologised as well.
"He got booked in a game against Southampton where he instinctively handled the ball and the very next day he came in and apologised for it. It is instinctive with him. That is the type of player he is.
"He is not malicious, it is just his nature. He is a sensitive boy as well and he seems to cope remarkably well with everything.
"He will always be a topic for conversation but that's because he's a top player."
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