Scott Parker insists Hannibal is in a “good place” and has received the right support after being targeted by “disgusting” racial abuse on social media.Read MoreScott Parker on James Ward-Prowse and the secret to Burnley's set piecesAfter posting a screenshot of the abusive message, Hannibal wrote in a separate post: “It’s 2026 and there [sic] still ppl like that...educate yourself and your kids pls”.The club also confirmed they had swiftly reported the message to Meta, the owner of Instagram.It was the first of four separate incidents in the Premier League this weekend, with Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana also receiving abusive messages after being sent off during the 1-1 draw against Scott Parker’s side at Stamford Bridge.Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland’s Romaine Mundle were also targeted.As a result, the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) has issued a stark warning to those who believe they can “hide behind their keyboards”.Hannibal arrives at Stamford Bridge for the Premier League fixture against Chelsea. Photo: Kelvin Lister-StuttardDespite the abuse, Parker is confident Hannibal has the right network around him.The Burnley Express has launched a new WhatsApp channel to bring the latest news, analysis and team & injury updates directly to your phone. Simply click this link to join our Burnley Express WhatsApp channel.He said: “After the [Chelsea] game you're driving home in a car and the main information you're getting back via your press officer and via Hannibal is one, which is the level of the abuse and where it is.“It's pretty disgusting, really. It seems to amaze me. But Hannibal's in a good place and he's fine.“Obviously that comes down to a lot of the people around what we have at the club in terms of player support. The guys who are dealing with the general media and the complaints and obviously us as staff and me as a manager.“The support mechanisms are around him and he's fine. He's cracked on and he's in a good place this week.”Hannibal has previously been the victim of racist abuse from Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic, who was subsequently hit with a nine-game ban.The incidents come just a few days after Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr was allegedly racially abused during their Champions League tie against Benfica – which was condemned by former Burnley boss Vincent Kompany.Continue Reading