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Liverpool Football Club has condemned the alleged racist abuse which was aimed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during their opening Premier League clash at Anfield.

Cherries forward Semenyo alerted officials during the 28th minute, alleging that he had been racially abused by a supporter in the crowd.

After the match, Liverpool issued the following statement: "Liverpool Football Club is aware of an allegation of racist abuse made during our Premier League game against AFC Bournemouth.



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The club is unable to comment further as tonight’s alleged incident is the subject of an ongoing police investigation, which we will support fully."

Bournemouth captain Adam Smith spoke out and said the entire team was "shocked" and "angry" at the incident and called for sterner action to be taken.

I said to the ref I wanted [the alleged culprit] removed immediately but the police went and sorted it.

It is a big shame these things keep happening.

"First game of the season, a lovely game of football and I have to speak about these things happening

A big shame."

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said: "It is obvious we do not want this in football