Chelsea youngster received racist abuse against Dynamo Kiev
Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi received racist abuse during the Blues' Europa League clash against Dynamo Kiev.
Chelsea picked up a 5-0 win over the Ukrainian side in the Europa League to advance into the quarter-final of the competition. It is believed that during the tie in Ukraine, monkey chants were aimed at Hudson-Odoi.
Chelsea have complained to UEFA about the incident and have released a statement about the same, saying that they 'condemn' the 'abhorrent behaviour'.
We can confirm a report of racist abuse directed at one of our players in the final minutes of the match in Kiev from a small section of home supporters.
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 18, 2019
We wholeheartedly condemn such abhorrent behaviour.https://t.co/ZG12S8ZqFc
It is said that when Hudson-Odoi heard the monkey chants directed at him he informed club captain Cesar Azpilicueta, who told the referee about the chants at the end of the game.
Azpilicueta also pointed to the direction from which the chants came from. The young winger later informed Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck about the incident and the issue has been brought to the attention of UEFA.