Everton have released a statement condemning the online threats and abuse which James Tarkowski has received following the Merseyside derby.

His wife has said that he'd been subjected to 'vile' threats following a tackle on Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister which he's since apologised for.

Tarkowski, 32, hit Mac Allister's leg with force after winning the ball.



Liverpool won 1-0 thanks to Diogo Jota's second-half goal but the aftermath has centred on Tarkowski's challenge which has led to the Everton defender receiving abuse.

Everton condemn James Tarkowski abuse in statement after his wife reveals death threats	Everton star James Tarkowski's wife rages at 'vile' death threats from Liverpool fans over husband's 'leg-breaker' tackle on Alexis Mac Allister	James Tarkowski’s wife condemns ‘vile’ abuse and death threats after Liverpool challenge

His club have now addressed the instances, saying: "Everton is aware of threats made towards James Tarkowski and his family on social media.

The abuse, the threats - it's not passion, it's pathetic.

Speaking to Optus Sport after the match, Tarkowski revealed that he apologised to Mac Allister.

"I spoke to him and I apologised because it's not a great tackle," he admitted.

"When the ball fell between us, I thought he was just going to come and I was expecting a big, old-school 50-50 tackle but he just pulled out the tackle and as I lunged in, I followed through and caught him pretty high so I've apologised to him and he's accepted it.
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