Galatasaray chief makes disgusting Liverpool claim after racist abuse of Ibrahima Konate
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Galatasaray's general secretary has made a shocking Liverpool accusation following Noa Lang's injury during their Champions League clash 21:08, Fri, Mar 20, 2026 Updated: 21:10, Fri, Mar 20, 2026 Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate has been the victim of racist abuse (Image: (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images))Galatasaray general secretary Eray Yazgan has made a shocking remark following the racist abuse aimed at Ibrahima Konate. The Liverpool defender was subjected to appalling comments after the Champions League last-16 leg and his unfortunate collision with Victor Osimhen.Liverpool condemned the racist abuse targeted at Konate, and now Galatasaray cheif Yazgan has weighed in on the matter, making an utterly outrageous claim in the wake of the freak injury sustained by Noa Lang.
As reported by Turkish media outlet A Spor, Yazgan stated: "Liverpool has not offered a single apology to our club or our player. UEFA has launched an investigation into the incident in which Lang was injured."We have also had contact with them.
We will not let this go." UEFA were approached for comment on Thursday, and denied that such an investigation had been initiated.Noa Lang suffered a thumb injury during the Champions League clash between Liverpool and Galatasaray (Image: Getty)They later declared: "UEFA has reviewed the circumstances leading to the unfortunate accident suffered by Galatasaray SK player Noa Lang and will be reviewing the pitch-side set up, including LED boards at all upcoming matches to identify any potential comparable risks and ask clubs to take appropriate measures if necessary." Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read our Privacy Policy"We wish Noa Lang a full and swift recovery." Liverpool officials were also seen near the location of the incident after the match and have also wished him well in his recovery.Lang underwent emergency surgery on his thumb in the early hours of Thursday morning and shared an update on his Instagram confirming that it was successful.