‘I know who I am’ – Kevin Danso responds to disgusting racist abuse after Tottenham draw
Kevin Danso has reacted to his mistake against Brighton, which cost Tottenham Hotspur two points, and to the subsequent abuse on social media.
The clash against Brighton ended in heartbreak for Tottenham, who thought they had got the win they needed to move out of the drop zone when Xavi Simons’ curled effort went in off the post on 77 minutes to put the home side 2-1 up.
However, the away side struck back in injury time after a lapse in concentration by Kevin Danso, who had possession pinched from him inside the box by Jan Paul van Hecke.
Van Hecke then found Georginio Rutter, who drove the ball home from around 15 yards out to sink Tottenham Hotspur hearts.
Tottenham star Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by his mistake against Brighton
The frustration and disappointment were evident on the faces of the Tottenham players and fans at full-time, with Danso looking distraught and being consoled by his teammates.
The Austrian has now revealed that he has seen the racist comments aimed at him, but he insisted that the abuse will not define him.
Danso wrote on Instagram: “Not the result we needed yesterday. We gave everything, we learn and we move. I’ve also seen the comments. The racist abuse has no place in this game or anywhere. But it doesn’t define me, and it won’t distract me from what is important. I know who I am, what I stand for, and why I play.
“Now it’s about staying focused, working harder, and coming back stronger for the next games. We keep pushing, we keep believing, and we give our all every single time we step on that pitch. Stronger. Together. On to the next.”
Spurs fans have to get behind the players
Abuse is never okay, particularly if it is racial in nature, and it is nice to see a lot of Spurs fans getting behind the 27-year-old on social media.
Danso has posted some impressive numbers this season and has usually been very reliable whenever called upon.
With Romero now out for the season, the former Lens man is going to play a crucial part in Tottenham’s quest for survival over the next five games.
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