Chelsea call for end to anti-racist Morata chant

Chelsea called upon fans to stop singing a song about striker Alvaro Morata that contains an anti-Semitic (against Jews) reference.

The Spain international opened the scoring as the Blues defeated Leicester 2-1 away from home on Saturday, prompting the chant that the club has called to end.

"The language in that song is not acceptable at all. Alvaro has requested supporters stop singing it," a spokesman said.

Anti-racism football campaign group Kick It Out welcomed Chelsea's response, calling for the club to take action against supporters "identified as indulging in such abusive conduct".

Morata has made a strong start to his time in the Premier League, scoring three goals in his first four outings, having missed a penalty in the Community Shield against Arsenal at the beginning of August.

The former Real Madrid forward also called for respect to be shown in a post on his official Twitter account.

He wrote: "Since I arrived, I have been able to feel your support every single day, you are amazing and I'd like to ask you to please respect everyone!"

UCJ, UNILORIN.