Chelsea Investigate Abuse Of Former City Youngster

Last updated : 15 November 2011 By Covsupport News Service

Chelsea are investigating claims of racial abuse directed at former Coventry City youngster Danny Sturridge.

According to the BBC, the incident involving Sturridge happened during Chelsea's 1-1 Champions League draw at Genk and the BBC say that 'a complaint was lodged by a Chelsea executive club member who is said to have heard the fan say, "They are bringing on the monkeys", when the 22-year- old came on as a substitute.'

Chelsea have said they are investigating, according to an official statement.