Claud Adjapong says he was able to block out the chanting.
Sassuolo midfielder Claud Adjapong says he heard the racial chanting aimed at him by Lazio fans at the weekend but blocked it out, while expressing his sadness that such incidents continue to happen.
Lazio face the prospect of a partial stadium closure for the conduct of a significant group of their supporters during the 6-1 win over Sassuolo at the Stadio Olimpico.
Adjapong, who is currently on international duty with Italy under-21s, spoke of his disgust at what he heard, even if he did not let it get to him.
"I heard the racist chants at the Olimpico, but when I'm on the field, I just focus on playing my game and obtaining my objective," he is quoted as saying by ANSA.
"It's strange that in 2017 there are still people who discriminate due to the colour of your skin and your sexuality. I've had experiences of this in the past, but when I'm on the field it doesn't interest me what people say to each other."
Adjapong is the latest victim of racial chanting from Lazio fans, who have already served stadium closures for UEFA fixtures and bans for Serie A games in the past four years.
Lazio midfielder Senad Lulic was also banned for aiming a racial slur at then-Roma defender Antonio Rudiger in the Rome derby last season.
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