Liverpool issues statement as women's star investigated over racism allegation

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Liverpool Women has released a statement about Rafaela Borggrafe after the FA confirmed it was carrying out an investigation over an allegation that the goalkeeper used discriminatory language.

The men's team is currently preparing for a Merseyside derby at Anfield, the same fixture which the women's side contested on the first day of the new WSL season.

New signing Borggrafe sat that one out, with Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor citing an "internal club issue".

The Reds suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat in that game, with the manager expressing his frustration.

A spokesperson for Liverpool Women has now provided some more clarity on Borggrafe's situation.

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We are unable to comment further while the investigation is ongoing."

Despite the FA investigation being ongoing, Borggrafe did return to contention for Liverpool Women's game against Leicester.

Rafaela Borggrafe of Liverpool Women during a Liverpool Women's training session at AXA Training Centre on September 12, 2025 in Kirkby, England.

Liverpool has indicated that it will not comment further until the investigation has concluded.

Liverpool Women is next in action on Sunday, when it travels to Aston Villa