The Premier League and Merseyside Police have launched an investigation after Antoine Semenyo was abused by someone in the crowd during the first half at Anfield, with a 47-year-old man later ejected from the stadium.
Ghana international Semenyo took to Instagram after the game to show more racist abuse he had received, with the caption: “When will it stop?”
In a further post on Instagram on Saturday, the 25-year-old, who scored twice in Bournemouth’s 4-2 defeat, said: “Last night at Anfield will stay with me forever – not because of one person’s words, but because of how the entire football family stood together.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk called the incident “a disgrace”, and said anti-racism campaigns need to do more to eradicate it from the game.
“The only thing we can do is deal with it by dealing with him personally and try to educate the next generation,” he said. “That is the only way to try and kick it out, in my opinion.
“I can’t believe it. These things shouldn’t happen but unfortunately it does and it is an absolute disgrace in my eyes.”
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says anyone guilty of racist abuse will be banned from stadiums and could face prosecution.
“No Premier League footballer should ever have to, in their workplace or online, suffer that sort of abuse. It is important that we keep saying that,” Masters told BBC Sport.
“It is a problem for society. It leaks into football, and it shouldn’t happen in a football stadium. It shouldn’t happen online.
The Premier League says it is offering its support to Semenyo and both clubs.
