Andre Villas-Boas wants UEFA to investigate Lazio chanting

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has called for Uefa to investigate alleged anti-semitic chanting during their Europa League draw with Lazio in Rome.

Home supporters sang "Juden Tottenham" during the first half of the goalless game.

In October, Lazio were fined 40,000 euros (£32,500) following racist chanting at White Hart Lane.

"We will have to wait and see if there is anything to act upon," said Villas-Boas. "If there is, Uefa have to act."

During the 0-0 draw in London in September, Tottenham trio Jermain Defoe, Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend were reportedly subjected to monkey chants.

Following the chanting in Rome, the Spurs manager said: "It will take another investigation. It happened last time and it was acted upon quickly by Uefa."

Thursday's tie at Stadio Olimpico had already been preceded by violence between rival supporters the night before.

A Tottenham fan was seriously injured and several hurt in the clash, after reports that 40 men wearing helmets and with covered faces attacked an English group.

Villas-Boas paid tribute to his club's travelling fanbase, and those caught up in the violence.

"It is an extremely difficult moment for them," he admitted.

"We have to be aware there is a police investigation and I'm not in control of all facts.

"But there is massive disappointment, and the fear they've gone through is hard. [We] give them a message of support. As a club, we will try to help them overcome this."

Turning his attention to the draw in Rome, Tottenham's manager was full of praise for his French keeper Hugo Lloris, who made a string of crucial saves.

"It was important for him and he was a great help for the team," Villas-Boas said. "He was decisive in a couple of moments."

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Source: BBC