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'I didn't know how to react' - Arsenal defender Osei-Tutu opens up on racist abuse

The Gunners right-back is spending the season on loan with VfL Bochum and has discussed how he was abused in just his second game for the club

Jordi Osei-Tutu was just 42 minutes into his second appearance for VfL Bochum when he suddenly sat down on the turf with tears in his eyes during a pre-season friendly against St Gallen.

Initially, no-one knew what was going on, but things soon became clear. The 20-year-old Arsenal defender had just been racially abused.

Osei-Tutu, who had just moved to Bochum on loan, was incensed. When the referee stopped play he sprung to his feet and made his way off the pitch with his new team-mates trying to console him.