November 11 – Crystal Palace have launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse directed at midfielder Daichi Kamada following his pink card in opposition to Fulham on Saturday.
The Japan worldwide was despatched off within the 76th minute for a reckless problem on Fulham’s Kenny Tete, with Palace trailing 1-0 on the time. Fulham capitalised on the dismissal, securing a 2-0 win with targets from Emile Smith Rowe and Harry Wilson.
The membership has not specified which group of supporters is implicated within the abuse allegations, although it has made clear that any type of racism is not going to be tolerated. Crystal Palace’s swift response aligns with the Premier League’s ongoing efforts to sort out discrimination within the sport.
“We’re conscious of a report that Daichi Kamada was racially abused in the course of the match in opposition to Fulham and we’re investigating the allegation,” Palace mentioned.
“The membership has a zero tolerance coverage in the direction of any type of abuse and we are going to take the strongest attainable motion in opposition to anybody recognized because the perpetrator.”
s a results of the pink card, Kamada will probably be sidelined for Palace’s subsequent three league fixtures in opposition to Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Ipswich following the worldwide break, leaving a niche in midfield for struggling supervisor Oliver Glasner to deal with.
Having been signed from Lazio in the summertime to exchange Bayern-bound star Michael Olise, Kamada is but to tally a Premier League aim involvement throughout 11 matches, however has scored twice and assisted twice within the EFL Cup.
The Eagles discover themselves within the relegation zone after a troublesome begin to the Premier League season. There are indicators that Glasner’s aspect will discover their ft, although, having picked up 10 wins in 11 video games to shut out the 2023/24 season, with a lot of that workforce nonetheless intact.
They should resolve the equation quickly, although, with robust fixtures in opposition to Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Manchester Metropolis on the horizon.
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