Kyle Walker-Peters wants more to be done to prevent racist abuse on social media

Kyle Walker-Peters says more needs to be done to prevent online racist abuse.

Southampton demanded action from social media platforms after calling in police, following online abuse of the defender.

The full-back was targeted with a series of offensive replies, including monkey emojis, to an Instagram post following Sunday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Manchester United.

One racist term was used in reference to United substitute Alejandro Garnacho, who had been left writhing in pain after a challenge by the Saints player late in the game.

Walker-Peters took to Instagram and said: “Proud of a hard earned point in a tough game at Old Trafford. Especially since we feel we could have had a bit more.

“It was a big effort from everyone. Thank you to the travelling supporters especially who made the journey to help push us on.

“On a personal level, the racial abuse I received is something that no player or person should ever have to experience.

“We need to be better, and this is bigger than just football. More needs to be done to prevent this from happening time and time again.

“Thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support since, I appreciate each and every one of you.

“Finally, to @garnacho7 it would never be my intention to injure a fellow professional. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back in action as soon as possible.”

#SaintsFC has issued a statement following racial abuse being directed towards some of its players online:

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) March 13, 2023

An official statement from the Saints read: “In February 2021, the club made a statement about one of our young players receiving abhorrent racial abuse following a match against Manchester United.

“More than two years on, we find