Liverpool's Under-18s have walked off the pitch twice in two days at a youth tournament in Germany after allegations of racist abuse against a player.
After the incident occurred during the match on Friday, the club management decided to suspend the match and the team members left the pitch together and immediately reported the incident.
Liverpool revealed the same player was targeted in another incident at the tournament on Saturday.
Additionally, as soon as the incident was reported, the coaching staff and management decided to leave the stadium together.
Liverpool have asked the competition organisers to investigate.
Liverpool's full statement
“Liverpool can confirm that a member of their Under-18s team reported being subjected to racist abuse by an opposing player during Friday's Bundesliga Cup youth tournament match in Schwisch Hall, Germany.
“The player immediately informed the match referee, his teammates and the coaching staff. As a result, the Liverpool management decided to stop the match and leave the pitch together.
“In another incident, the same player was the target of abuse during a tournament match today. Once again, the player warned his teammates and coaching staff and our management once again decided to walk off the pitch.
“We are proud of the player's prompt reporting of the incident and his mature response.
“He and his teammates have been affected but are receiving support from the Academy's security team.
“The club urges the opposing team and the tournament organisers to conduct an urgent and thorough investigation into this incident.”
