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Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri is in “a good place now” following an allegation of racist abuse against Preston forward Milutin Osmajic, says Clarets boss Scott Parker.<\/b><\/p>\n
Saturday’s goalless draw was delayed for several minutes in the second half when the Tunisian reacted furiously to something that appeared to be said to him by Osmajic – and Hannibal then spoke at length to referee Andrew Kitchen.<\/p>\n
Burnley said they were “aware of an alleged comment” and would offer their full support to the 22-year-old.<\/p>\n
Preston said Montenegro international Osmajic “strongly refuted” claims of a comment made towards Hannibal.<\/p>\n
“He is all right, he is in a good place,” Parker told BBC Sport. “Han was disappointed from the weekend and we stayed close to that situation with him.<\/p>\n
“He is in a good place now, trained really well over the last couple of days and that process is active now and taking place. We will see what happens from there.”<\/p>\n
The Football Association is investigating the incident, while Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has also contacted Burnley to offer its support.<\/p>\n
“[We are] Sticking close to the situation with Hannibal and making sure he is in a right frame on a psychological element,” added Parker.<\/p>\n
“I have never experienced the association of what happened at the weekend and the allegation is a first for me. For someone so young like Hannibal, I am conscious of making sure he is fine and it was probably a shock to him as well.<\/p>\n
“That pastoral care towards him is paramount.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n