The FA statement said: "The disciplinary commission which sat on Monday has absolutely no involvement whatsoever in the FA policy that makes players, who are suspended for violent conduct, ineligible for selection for England friendly fixtures.
"It is therefore entirely inaccurate to suggest that any kind of deal would, or could, have been brokered between the club and the commission on Monday to enable there to be special dispensation regarding the timing of Steven Gerrard's suspension.
"It is the case that, at the hearing, the commission made Liverpool aware of the two options which are always open to any party receiving a penalty at a disciplinary hearing.
"They can lodge an appeal against the penalty, in which case the penalty itself is deferred for the 14-day period during which the appeal is considered.
"Or they can make the commission aware on the day of the hearing that they have no intention of appealing, which results in an immediate invocation of the penalty.
"On this occasion, Liverpool took the latter option and Steven Gerrard's suspension has consequently commenced with immediate effect. The matter is now closed."