Liverpool youth team walked off the pitch twice in two days after alleged racist abuse at tournament in Germany | Football news

Liverpool Under-18s walked off the pitch twice in two days after alleged racist abuse of one of their players at a youth tournament in Germany.

After an incident during a match on Friday, the club’s management team decided to stop the game and the team left the field together and immediately reported the incident.

Liverpool said the same player was then targeted in another incident at the tournament on Saturday.

Again, the coaching staff and management team opted to leave the pitch together after the incident was reported immediately.

Liverpool have asked tournament organizers to carry out an investigation.

Liverpool statement in full

“Liverpool can confirm that a member of our Under 18 squad reported being racially abused by an opponent while playing in the Bundesliga Cup Youth Tournament at Schwabisch Hall in Germany on Friday.

“The player immediately alerted the match referee, his teammates and our coach. As a result, Liverpool’s management team decided to stop the game and leave the pitch all together.

“In another incident, the same player was the target of abuse during a tournament match today. Again, the player alerted his teammates and coaching staff, and our management team opted to leave the field once again.

“We are proud of our player for his prompt actions in reporting the incident and the maturity of his response.

“He and any of his affected colleagues are being supported by the Academy’s protection team.

“The club is calling on our opponents and tournament organizers to carry out an urgent and thorough investigation into the incident.”