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Liverpool have condemned homophobic chants which occurred during their game against Chelsea on Saturday, with certain supporters aiming an offensive song at the opposition once again, despite Jurgen Klopp\u2019s recent pleas.<\/p>\n

Klopp publically called for Liverpool fans to cut out the \u2018Chelsea rent boy\u2019 chant last week, having seen Blues loanee Billy Gilmour targeted while playing in Norwich\u2019s 3-0 defeat to the Reds at Carrow Road on August 14.<\/p>\n

Liverpool also released a statement branding the song \u201coffensive and inappropriate\u201d, but the homophobic insults were heard once again when Chelsea<\/a> arrived at Anfield for a top-of-the-table clash on August 28.<\/p>\n

Liverpool issued a fresh statement in the wake of this weekend\u2019s events, promising to launch a full investigation while vowing to do everything within their power to help eliminate all forms of discrimination in the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cLiverpool FC is disappointed by reports that a small section of our supporters were heard singing offensive songs during Saturday\u2019s fixture with Chelsea at Anfield<\/a>,\u201d the statement reads.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe club strongly condemns these actions and will be investigating all reported allegations of abusive and\/or discriminatory behaviour with the relevant authorities to identify perpetrators. LFC is committed to tackling abusive and discriminatory behaviour, which has no place in football or society.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of its Red Together campaign, which encompasses all the club\u2019s work on equality, diversity and inclusion, LFC strives to be the forefront of the fight against all forms of discrimination both online and in-stadium to create an inclusive environment for all.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe club would like to remind its fans of its code of conduct, which clearly outlines what it expects from all supporters visiting Anfield.\u201d<\/p>\n

Klopp had previously told the Reds\u2019 official media channel of his disdain for the chant: \u201cI never understand that, why you would sing a song that is against something in a football stadium, I never got that and never liked it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can imagine now that people out there think, \u2018come on, it\u2019s only winding them up\u2019 and stuff like this. But that\u2019s the problem \u2013 most of the time we don\u2019t understand.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure if people listen to me but it would be nice. I don\u2019t want to hear it anymore for so many reasons.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom a player or coach perspective, I can say these songs don\u2019t help us as well. It\u2019s a waste of time because we don\u2019t listen. If you think what you sing: you are an idiot. If you don\u2019t think about what you sang, it\u2019s just a waste of time, forget it and go for another song.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Liverpool have condemned homophobic chants which occurred during their game against Chelsea on Saturday, with certain supporters aiming an offensive song at the opposition once again, despite Jurgen Klopp\u2019s recent pleas. 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