Galatasaray chief makes vile Liverpool claim after Konate racist abuse | Football | Sport
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. This is unacceptable.
“This silence and disregard for responsibility is an attempt to cover up the incident. Whilst Liverpool hasn’t even apologised, we see them trying to divert attention by bringing up imaginary statements they claim were made on social media against their own player Konate.
“Whilst there is a serious situation threatening the player’s health, Liverpool is trying to change the subject. A club like Liverpool should first account for the scandal that happened on their pitch and offer the necessary apology without delay. 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.
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.”
“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.
