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Virgil van Dijk and Anthony Taylor speak to Antoine Semenyo.(Image: Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

The Football Association (FA) have said they are 'very concerned' after Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo was allegedly subjected to racist abuse against Liverpool.

Play was halted during the first-half of the Reds' 4-2 win over the Cherries following an alleged act of discrimination towards the 25-year-old winger.

Referee Anthony Taylor gathered both managers and captains of the two clubs to discuss the incident after Semenyo reported the incident to the official.



As a result, an announcement over the PA that 'Operation Anfield' was underway and footage emerged on social media showing police officers pitchside.

During the half-time interval, an anti-discrimination was read out to supporters at Anfield and the FA have now released a statement condemning the alleged abuse.

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"We are very concerned about the allegation of discrimination from an area of the crowd, which was reported to the match officials during the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Bournemouth," the statement began.

"Incidents of this nature have no place in our game, and we will work closely with the match officials, the clubs and the relevant authorities to establish the facts and ensure the appropriate action is taken."

The Premier League released a statement shortly after the incident and offered support to the player involved, both clubs and vowed to continue to work to make stadiums a safer environment for everyone.

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A statement read: "We offer our full support to the player and both clubs.

We will continue to work with stakeholders and authorities to ensure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming environment for all."

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