Juventus have condemned “discriminatory chants” by Lazio fans aimed at Weston McKennie during the Coppa Italia semi-final on Tuesday.
The USMNT midfielder, 25, was the subject of chants from visiting fans as he was substituted late in the 2-0 win at Allianz Stadium.
Following the release of video of the incident and subsequent corroboration from McKennie, Juventus are now working to identify those responsible and ensure appropriate action is taken.
A club statement said: “Juventus Football Club takes note of the video broadcast on social networks and reported by certain media from which appears the intonation of discriminatory chants coming from the visiting sector and directed against Weston McKennie during his replacement at the Juventus. Lazio’s semi-final first leg of the Italian Cup, played on April 2.
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“Following the player’s confirmation of the incident, the club communicates that it has activated all procedures aimed at verifying what happened and that it will cooperate fully in order to identify those responsible and, therefore , will take all necessary measures in this regard.”
They also posted an accompanying “never again” message on social media.
McKennie joined Juventus from Schalke in August 2020 – initially on loan – and went on to make 126 appearances for the club either side of a half-season loan spell with Leeds United in the Premier League.
He has made 30 appearances in all competitions for the club this season.
Juventus will be next to face Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday.
The Coppa Italia second leg with Lazio will take place on April 23.
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