Chelsea Supporters' Trust back club's policy on discriminatory chanting ahead of Tottenham match

Chelsea supporters have been under pressure in recent weeks following a series of high profile incidents of derogatory chanting

The Chelsea Supporters' Trust has backed the club's zero tolerance policy on discriminatory chanting ahead of Tuesday night's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Tottenham Hotspur.

Chelsea fans have been under the spotlight in recent weeks after a number of high-profile incidents, including a derogatory chant about Tottenham supporters featuring alleged anti-Semitic language at a Europa League match in Hungary last month.

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck condemned the actions of "a few mindless individuals at some of our recent matches" and added the club "will not rest until we have eliminated all forms of discrimination from our club".

Officials and supporters from both clubs met last week to discuss stewarding and policing at Wembley, and those present were told discriminatory chanting would be not be tolerated whether by an individual or groups of people.

CST chair David Chidgey said: "We reiterate that we are wholeheartedly supportive of the club and what they are doing to prevent it.

"There's a strong feeling that we need to get our own house in order. Our goal is not to tell people how to behave. But we go to support the team; that's why we all go."

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri called for the club's fans to support the team, rather than chant about the Blues' opponents.

Sarri said: "I think we need the support of our fans of course. But we would like to have their support for us, not against the opponents."

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