Krasnodar players blasted on social media after only FOUR took the knee ahead of Chelsea defeat - Daily Mail

But it was the display before kick-off which angered some on social media, as just four Krasnodar players took the knee in support of Black Lives Matter and against racial oppression and police brutality. .

Only four Krasnodar players took the knee before kick-off in support of Black Lives Matter.

All the Chelsea players took the knee, which has become customary before play in the Premier League - but is no longer compulsory in UEFA competitions. .

Instead the Ligue 1 players opted to stand round the centre circle and watch City take the knee

But in relation to the action of Krasnodar players in Russia on Wednesday, one user said: 'Hey BT Sport, why are you cutting away from the Krasnodar players not taking the knee? 

Watching the UEFA champions league game between Chelsea and Krasnodar in Russia and they took a knee for the end racism campaign and more than half of Krasnodar team stood. 

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