Saturday 9 September 2017 22:11, UK
Chelsea have issued a statement urging their supporters to stop singing an Alvaro Morata chant which contains anti-Semitic language aimed at their London rivals Tottenham.
Morata continued his excellent early-season form by scoring the opening goal in a 2-1 win over Leicester on Saturday afternoon - his third since joining Chelsea from Real Madrid in the summer.
However, the Spain international was the subject of a chant from the visiting Blues supporters which contains a derogatory reference to Tottenham.
Chelsea's director of communications Steve Atkins condemned the chant in a statement released following the win at the King Power Stadium.
"The club and the players appreciate the fans passionate support away from home, of course, but the language in that song is not acceptable at all I've spoken to Alvaro about it," said Atkins.
"Alvaro does not want to be connected with that particular song in any way and both the player and club request the supporters stop singing it with immediate effect."
Kick It Out also issued a statement urging Chelsea to ban any supporters identified as singing the chant against Leicester.
The statement read: "Kick It Out is aware of alleged antisemitic chanting by supporters of Chelsea FC in their Premier League fixture at Leicester City.
"Kick It Out condemns the alleged chanting by some of Chelsea's supporters during the match at the King Power Stadium. There is no place for such disgusting chants at football matches and in wider society.
"Kick It Out welcomes the clear statement by Chelsea FC, deploring the chants and asking all supporters to cease repeating the chant.
"The organisation expects Chelsea FC to ban any supporters who are identified as indulging in such abusive conduct and expects the police to take action against any identified perpetrators."
