Chelsea have assured Yossi Benayoun they'll take seriously any racial abuse from their fans aimed towards the Israeli

The Israel international was booed by Blues supporters as he came on as a late substitute during the 2-2 draw at Liverpool, but Stamford Bridge officials are looking into accusations that Benayoun was racially abused by members of the club's travelling support.

Club staff have assured the midfielder that they will come down hard on any fan found guilty of racially abusing him, says the Daily Mail.