Chelsea have strongly condemned the racist abuse confronted by defender Wesley Fofana within the aftermath of their loss to Arsenal on Sunday.
“Chelsea Soccer Membership is appalled and disgusted by the latest rise in on-line racial abuse in direction of our gamers,” the Premier League membership stated in a press release on Monday.
“The abuse Wes Fofana has been subjected to following yesterday’s fixture is abhorrent and won’t be tolerated.
“Wes and all our gamers have our full assist. We’ll work with the related authorities in figuring out the perpetrators and take the strongest attainable motion.”
The west London aspect’s Champions League qualification hopes had been dented on Sunday after a 1-0 loss at Emirates Stadium.