Merseyside Police are investigating after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo reported being racially abused by a Liverpool fan during his team's 4-2 defeat at Anfield. A man in a wheelchair was escorted out of the stadium at half-time by three police officers.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot expressed anger that the incident overshadowed a night of emotional tributes to the late Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, who died in a car accident in July. Slot consoled Semenyo immediately after the match.
Liverpool released a statement condemning racism and confirming they would support the police investigation. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola praised Semenyo for his composure, noting the player scored two goals and asked, 'When will it stop?' after sharing a racist Instagram message.
Slot called the abuse 'unacceptable' and credited Semenyo for his mental strength, adding the club would do everything to find the perpetrator.
