Galatasaray chief makes sordid Liverpool accusation in statement after racist abuse of Ibrahima Konate
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Galatasaray chief Eray Yazgan has spoken out after Noa Lang's injury during Liverpool's 4-0 win in the Champions LeagueGalatasaray secretary general Eray Yazgan has accused Liverpool of using 'imaginary statements' regarding racial abuse directed towards defender Ibrahima Konate.The Turkish club chief has made the shocking accusation as he vowed to continue fighting after Noa Lang suffered a gruesome injury during Liverpool's 4-0 win in the second-leg. Yazgan has claimed that the Reds haven't apologised for the incident which saw the Dutch international require surgery on his thumb after colliding with the pitchside advertising hoardings.It was reported yesterday that Galatasaray were considering legal action after filing an official complaint in order to be recompensed for the amount of time Lang will miss through injury.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold told he has 'no England future' after Thomas Tuchel snubREAD MORE: Alisson Becker to miss Liverpool match at Brighton after new injury scareIn an interview with A Spor, Yazgan said: "Liverpool has not offered a single apology to our club or our player.
This silence and disregard for responsibility is an attempt to cover up the incident."While Liverpool hasn't even apologised, they are now trying to divert attention by bringing up imaginary statements they claim were made on social media against their player Ibrahima Konate."While there is a serious situation threatening the player's health, Liverpool is trying to change the subject."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHe added: "While 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."While there is a serious situation threatening the player's health, Liverpool is trying to change the subject.
We will not let this go."Konate turned out an impressive display in a solid defensive performance from Liverpool as they overcame the one-goal first-leg deficit.The France international was involved in a collison with Victor Osimhen that left the Nigerian requiring lengthy treatment on a wrist injury.On Friday, Liverpool and the Premier League slammed the racist abuse that Konate was subjected to on social media.The Reds were left "appalled and disgusted" after the Frenchman was subjected to racist abuse online. In a statement, they said: "Liverpool FC is appalled and disgusted by the vile and abhorrent racist abuse directed at Ibrahima Konate on social media."This behaviour is utterly unacceptable.