Southampton condemn ‘abhorrent’ racist abuse aimed at teenager Alex Jankewitz

Southampton’s Alex Jankewitz, right, leaves the pitch after being shown a red card. Picture: Phil Noble/PA

Southampton have condemned the “abhorrent” racist abuse aimed at midfielder Alex Jankewitz on social media after Tuesday’s loss to Manchester United and are liaising with police.

The 19-year-old was sent off inside 90 seconds of his first start on Tuesday evening, with Saints going on to fall to a record-equalling 9-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester United.