Liverpool manager Arne Slot has praised Antoine Semenyo's resilience after the AFC Bournemouth striker was subjected to racist abuse during Friday night's Premier League season opener at Anfield.
The Ghana forward reported the incident to the referee midway through the first half, prompting officials from both sides to intervene.
Play was briefly halted before resuming, with Semenyo responding in remarkable fashion by netting twice in the second half, though Bournemouth eventually fell 4-2 to Liverpool.
Speaking after the game, Slot condemned the incident and expressed admiration for the 24-year-old's ability to maintain focus under such circumstances. "It's a good thing you talk about this, and it's a good thing that I have to answer this, but after actually this day should be about Diogo and about how the tribute was.
