Chelsea have released a statement over an incident that involved Conor Gallagher last weekend.
Gallagher appeared to snub a young mascot in the Stamford Bridge tunnel before the game against Burnley last weekend.
The clip went viral on social media, resulting in criticism and abuse of the England midfielder.
But an official statement from the club, read: “Chelsea Football Club is aware of a video clip circulating on social media from Saturday’s fixture against Burnley, which has been taken considerably out of context.
“The subsequent level of abuse and defamatory comments directed towards Conor Gallagher is completely unacceptable.
“We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive club where people from all cultures, communities and identities feel welcome.”