Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan was allegedly racially abused throughout a coaching recreation towards Serie A facet Como in Marbella.
Gary O’Neil’s facet have been taking part in Como, who at the moment are managed by Cesc Fabregas at their pre-season coaching camp, however issues descended into chaos within the second half with Hwang accusing a Como defender of racially abusing him.
Within the aftermath Daniel Podence, who spent final season on mortgage at Olympiakos was despatched off for punching an opponent in unsavoury scenes, with Wolves successful the sport 1-0.
Hwang allegedly racially abused in coaching recreation
The South Korean insisted the sport continued regardless of having the choice to depart the pitch, and O’Neil confirmed after the match that Hwang had informed the referee in regards to the incident, while Wolves have been going to file a grievance with Uefa.
“Channy heard a racist comment which is basically disappointing,” O’Neil informed the Specific & Star.
“You possibly can see a coming collectively and Channy was clearly upset by it, as have been the lads, you would hear a number of them attempting to consolation Channy and stick up for him.
“It’s actually disappointing that it occurred, that we now have to speak about it and that it impacted the sport, not superb and issues like that shouldn’t be round.
“I spoke to Channy and requested if he needed us to take the workforce off and he didn’t, he needed the workforce to proceed. I requested him if he needed to return off and he didn’t, he was eager to proceed.
“Honest play to him, to undergo one thing like that and nonetheless put the workforce first, reveals what he’s to us and the way essential he’s to us. He’ll get our full help and we’ll choose him up within the morning and ensure he’s okay.”
On Podence’s crimson card O’Neil admitted the 28-year-old went to far together with his actions.
“Daniel was then despatched off for his half in sticking up for him, which clearly went too far,” he added.
“Daniel’s apologised for his half in it already. I perceive that he’s sticking up for his mate and we’d like that, a gaggle that’s collectively and when considered one of us will get damage we give them our backing.
“However clearly we have to guarantee that stays the proper facet of the road and we don’t cross that line.”
Hwang’s future at Wolves is unsure with Marseille having a £21m bid rejected for the striker with Wolves believed to need extra £28m.
Podence then again has only one 12 months remaining on his Wolves contract, with Olympiakos eager to deliver him again to Greece.
