Reece James has spoken out soon after a video of a football admirer having punched went viral on social media.
Just before a ball was kicked in the early kick-off at the London Stadium amongst West Ham and Chelsea, a video clip showed one particular supporter allegedly finding punched in the encounter.
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In what appeared to be outside the ground on the way into the stadium, a admirer appeared to be knocked out.
The footage went viral on social media even though a later on online video showed the exact same lover becoming escorted in by using a wheelchair.
And soon after the match, James responded on social media and denounced the purported admirer violence.
He wrote on a blacked-out background on Instagram: “The news has crossed my awareness that a lover was punched and knocked out right before today’s match.
“I entirely comprehend rivalry and the pressure concerning groups in massive video games but violence is no solution.
“I hope he’s all right. Respect the travelling fans as always.
“Stick with us and stay risk-free. See you in Dortmund.”
@reecejames
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James experienced played the entire 90 minutes for Chelsea versus West Ham, the to start with match he has finished since a cruel double harm that experienced ruled him out for approximately 3 months.
Nonetheless, the Blues could only muster a 1-1 draw in east London in yet another disappointing performance less than Graham Potter.
Joao Felix scored his initially Chelsea goal considering that shifting to the club on bank loan from Atletico Madrid, but previous Blues star Emerson Palmieri netted the equaliser.
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It is now just two Premier League wins in 13 as the Stamford Bridge outfit carry on to wrestle in spite of around £300million expended in January.
Chelsea now travel to Germany to experience Borussia Dortmund in the initial spherical of the Champions League, which they might want to earn in order to play in that competitors next yr.