Anti-Semitic chants won’t lead to Blues punishment

CHELSEA will not be punished by the Football Association over anti-Semitic chants used by some of their fans on Saturday, writes Simon Johnson.

A large section of the club’s 3,000 travelling support sang a song during Chelsea’s 2-1 win at Leicester that was abusive towards Jews.

The chant, which used new Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata as part of the lyrics, was aimed at rivals Tottenham, who have a large Jewish following.

Chelsea spoke out strongly against those responsible soon after the game and are helping the FA, who have launched an investigation of their own, into identifying the perpetrators.

While the FA are looking to ban anyone identified to have taken part in the chanting, they are not considering action against the Blues.

Chelsea’s swift response has been taken into consideration as well as the fact it was an away game and they cannot be held as accountable for fans’ behaviour because they are not responsible for stewarding.

Morata was horrified that his name was used as part of the song and tweeted his disapproval.

The 24-year-old Spain international said: “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!”

The FA are contacting Leicester to get hold of CCTV footage and with Chelsea’s assistance will look for anyone involved in the chant.

Both Chelsea and the FA are also encouraging supporters in the away section to report anyone they saw singing it.

The London club have vowed to ban anyone found guilty of the offence from Stamford Bridge for life.