Liverpool 'disgusted' at 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at Ibrahima Konate

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Liverpool FC have condemned 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse directed at defender Ibrahima Konate on social media following the Reds' Champions League win over GalatasarayLiverpool have released a statement after defender Ibrahima Konate was racially abused Liverpool have issued a statement denouncing the 'vile and abhorrent' racist abuse aimed at defender Ibrahima Konate. Liverpool took to social media and demanded action from social media companies, stating they have the power to tackle these comments head on.

In a statement, they said: "Liverpool FC is appalled and disgusted by the vile and abhorrent racist abuse directed at Ibrahima Konate on social media. FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!

Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page "Our players are not targets. Liverpool have released a statement after Ibrahima Konate was racially abused "Social media companies must take responsibility and act now.