Southampton is in contact with the police after defender Kyle Walker-Peters obtained racist abuse on social media following its goalless draw with Manchester United, the Premier League membership mentioned on Monday.
Walker-Peters, 25, was focused on-line after his problem on United’s 18-year-old Alejandro Garnacho left the winger in ache, forcing supervisor Erik ten Hag into withdrawing his second-half substitute.
Garnacho, who has 4 targets and 4 assists this season, later left Old Trafford on crutches with Ten Hag confirming he had twisted his ankle.
“In February 2021 the club made a statement about one of our young players receiving abhorrent racial abuse following a match against Manchester United,” Southampton mentioned.
“More than two years on, we find ourselves in the exact same position: disgusted and disappointed in the behaviour of those online who lower themselves to abusing players for the colour of their skin.
“What is equally frustrating is the lack of meaningful action in those two years from the social media platforms who allow such hatred to breed and fester.”
Saints mentioned the messages have been forwarded to Hampshire Police whereas they’ve additionally reported the posts to the social media platforms.
“We can only hope that they finally pay attention to what continues to be a major problem and that we do not find ourselves repeating these words in another two years time,” the membership added.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com