Doucoure’s Racist Abuse: Liverpool And Everton Out With A Statement

Following the Merseyside derby, Liverpool and Everton jointly issued a statement denouncing racist taunts directed at Abdoulaye Doucoure.

With Beto’s opening goal cancelled out by Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah, Liverpool appeared to be nine points clear at the top of the Premier League.

The game ended 2-2, though, as James Tarkowski’s late volley caused frantic scenes with fans rushing onto the field before the final whistle.

When Doucoure, a midfielder for the Toffees, went to the away end to taunt the visiting fans at full time, Curtis Jones interrupted him, and a brawl ensued.

Following the final whistle, a total of four red cards were shown, and Jones, Doucoure, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot were all sent off, along with his assistant Sipke Hulshoff.

Since then, Doucoure has been the target of racist remarks on social media, which Liverpool and Everton jointly denounced with vehement condemnation.

Following Everton’s match against Liverpool, Doucoure got into a heated argument with Curtis Jones.

The statement read:

‘Liverpool FC and Everton FC are aware of – and condemn in the strongest possible terms – racist abuse received by Abdoulaye Doucoure following Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby.

‘Such abuse is reprehensible and will not, and should not, be tolerated. Together, the two clubs will work with Merseyside Police, who are conducting an investigation with the aim of identifying the individuals responsible. We also encourage people who witness or experience online abuse to report and highlight it to the social media platforms on which it appears.

‘We must all, including the social media companies, take a zero-tolerance stance. Platforms need to take accountability and action to ban such abusers. Racism and hate has no place online, in our stadiums or in our communities.’

The official Premier League X account, meanwhile, added:

‘Discrimination of any kind has no place in our game or anywhere in society. If you see or hear abuse, report it.’

Doucoure continued by sharing the image with the words, “No to racism.”

At full time, Jones had gone up to Doucoure after the Toffees midfielder had gone to the away end to celebrate.

Ashley Young and Carlos Alcaraz arrived first to try to break up the fight, which turned into a pushing and pulling match.

According to the two clubs, they will collaborate with Merseyside police and carry out an inquiry to identify those accountable.

Doucoure himself and the Premier League also made remarks, promoting the anti-racism message.

Before a few more players rushed in, Mac Allister and Darwin Nunez were the first players over in red shirts. Referee Michael Oliver watched as he issued four red cards, suggesting that security and police were also involved.

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What Slot said to Oliver prior to giving him his marching orders has also come to light.

“Excellent game,” the Dutchman said as he approached the official.

After shaking hands, Slot appeared to draw Oliver toward him before the official swiftly produced a red card from his pocket.

In an apparent attempt to confirm that the red card was due to a “pull” in the handshake, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk also argued with the referee, saying: “Hey, Michael, that was not a pull.” It’s not personal, Michael.

A statement that suggested Slot would receive a two-match touchline ban due to his alleged use of “offensive, insulting, or abusive language” has since been removed by the Premier League.