<p class="title">Liverpool condemned a "racist" banner depicting Divock Origi that was displayed in the away end before their Champions League clash with Genk in Belgium on Wednesday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The banner appeared to show Origi's head photoshopped onto a naked body alongside the Champions League trophy. It was removed before the start of the match, which Liverpool won 4-1.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A club statement said: "Liverpool Football Club condemns the offensive banner displayed in our section of the ground, prior to kick-off.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"To be clear, the image used perpetuated a racist stereotype. This is completely unacceptable.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"We acted swiftly to have the banner removed and we are now working with the local authorities and stadium team in Genk to identify those responsible.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Any subsequent action will be taken in keeping with our sanctions process."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Asked for his reaction after the game, manager Jurgen Klopp replied: "I didn't see it yet but I heard we already gave a statement so I have nothing to add."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Liverpool went on to win the game 4-1 and Origi came on as a second-half substitute.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A player in the Genk academy as a youngster, the Belgian international was given a warm welcome from the home supporters when he came on and at the end of the match.</p>
<p class="title">Liverpool condemned a "racist" banner depicting Divock Origi that was displayed in the away end before their Champions League clash with Genk in Belgium on Wednesday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The banner appeared to show Origi's head photoshopped onto a naked body alongside the Champions League trophy. It was removed before the start of the match, which Liverpool won 4-1.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A club statement said: "Liverpool Football Club condemns the offensive banner displayed in our section of the ground, prior to kick-off.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"To be clear, the image used perpetuated a racist stereotype. This is completely unacceptable.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"We acted swiftly to have the banner removed and we are now working with the local authorities and stadium team in Genk to identify those responsible.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Any subsequent action will be taken in keeping with our sanctions process."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Asked for his reaction after the game, manager Jurgen Klopp replied: "I didn't see it yet but I heard we already gave a statement so I have nothing to add."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Liverpool went on to win the game 4-1 and Origi came on as a second-half substitute.</p>.<p class="bodytext">A player in the Genk academy as a youngster, the Belgian international was given a warm welcome from the home supporters when he came on and at the end of the match.</p>