Everton have announced that they are investigating alleged racial abuse of Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min in yesterday’s 1-1 draw at Goodison Park.
The South Korean forward was sent off for a tackle on Andre Gomes which caused the Portuguese midfielder to lose balance and suffer a fractured dislocation to his right ankle, according to BBC Sport.
BBC Sport adds that Gomes will undergo surgery on Monday.
Son was visibly distressed and had to be consoled by teammates and Spurs coaching staff before he was shown a red card by Martin Atkinson, although the referee had initially planned to brandish yellow.
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It has now emerged that, during the hysteria surrounding Gomes’s injury, Son may have been racially abused by a member of the Everton crowd.
An Everton statement read: “Everton is investigating an alleged incident of racist behaviour by a supporter attending today’s fixture against Tottenham.
“Everton strongly condemns any form of racism. Any such behaviour has no place within our stadium, our club, our community or our game.”
Cenk Tosun equalised seven minutes into 12 of injury time to snatch Everton a late point after Dele Alli had given Spurs the lead.
Son faces a three-match suspension unless Spurs appeal the red card.