Iraola stated that he did not notice the abuse live, but Semenyo and the referee explained the situation to the managers. Iraola believed that Liverpool had identified the fan responsible for the abuse.

Iraola expressed his disappointment that the incident overshadowed the game, which he described as a "really good game of football" between two teams fighting for their place. He emphasized the need to continue reinforcing messages against racism, as it remains a significant problem in football and society as a whole.

Iraola updated on Semenyo's well-being, saying that he was calm and composed after the incident. However, he acknowledged that Semenyo was likely still processing his emotions and wondering why such incidents continue to occur.