Liverpool have condemned racist abuse directed at Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure following the 2-2 draw between the two teams on Wednesday night.
Tensions flared after the final whistle at Goodison Park, with players from both sides involved in a confrontation after an altercation between Doucoure and Curtis Jones.
Jones accused the Everton midfielder of provoking Liverpool fans.
Both Doucoure and Jones were shown red cards after the heated conclusion to the Merseyside Derby.
In the aftermath, reports emerged of racist abuse aimed at Doucoure.
Liverpool have since announced that they are launching an investigation into the matter.
A joint statement from both clubs 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.”
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