Galatasaray chief makes vile Liverpool claim after racist abuse of Ibrahima Konate

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Galatasaray chief Eray Yazgan spoke out after Noa Lang's injury during Liverpool's 4-0 win in the Champions LeagueGalatasary chief Eray Yazgan has made a sickening accusation against Liverpool regarding the racial abuse suffered by Ibrahima Konate.(Image: Michael Regan, Getty Images)Galatasaray secretary general Eray Yazgan has levelled accusations at Liverpool, claiming the club is fabricating allegations of racial abuse aimed at defender Ibrahima Konaté.The Turkish club official has made the startling claim while pledging to pursue the matter further following Noa Lang's serious injury sustained during Liverpool's 4-0 second-leg victory. Yazgan has alleged that the Reds have failed to issue an apology for the incident which left the Dutch winger requiring surgical intervention on his thumb following a collision with advertising boards.Reports emerged yesterday suggesting Galatasaray were contemplating legal proceedings after lodging a formal complaint seeking compensation for Lang's anticipated spell on the sidelines.READ MORE: Liverpool issues furious statement as Ibrahima Konate suffers 'abhorrent' racist abuseREAD MORE: Wayne Rooney settles Steven Gerrard debate in Paul Scholes and Frank Lampard verdictSpeaking to A Spor, Yazgan stated: "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."Whilst 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."Konate was involved in an incident during Wednesday's win at Anfield(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)"Whilst there is a serious situation threatening the player's health, Liverpool is trying to change the subject."He further commented: "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.READ MORE: Liverpool urged to make transfer U-turn after sold star answers doubtersREAD MORE: Thomas Tuchel addresses Trent Alexander-Arnold snub after Liverpool 'suffering'"UEFA has launched an investigation into the incident in which Lang was injured.

We will not let this go."Konaté delivered a commendable performance in a robust defensive display from Liverpool as they overturned the one-goal first-leg deficit.The French international was involved in a collision with Victor Osimhen that resulted in the Nigerian receiving extensive treatment for a wrist injury.On Friday, both Liverpool and the Premier League condemned the racist abuse that Konaté was subjected to on social media.The Reds expressed their "appalled and disgusted" reaction after the Frenchman was targeted with racist abuse online. In a statement, they declared: "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.