Liverpool have reacted furiously to a “highly offensive” banner depicting Divock Origi in Genk.
The flag was briefly hung from the second tier in the away end in the build-up to the Champions League clash in the Luminus Arena on Wednesday evening.
Once it was spotted, officials had the banner removed with the club condemning its appearance and vowing to discover its origin.
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A Liverpool spokesperson said: "Liverpool Football Club condemns the offensive banner displayed in our section of the ground, prior to kick off.
"To be clear, the image used perpetuated a racist stereotype.
"This is completely unacceptable.
"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.
"Any subsequent action will be taken in keeping with our sanctions process."
Origi came through the youth ranks at Genk and is making his latest return to his former home.
The Belgian striker has been named among the substitutes for the Group E encounter, with the Reds looking to bolster their qualification claims with a first away group stage win since 2017.
