Patrice Evra has sparked an outcry on social media after caressing, licking, spanking and biting into an uncooked chicken in a bizarre Instagram video celebrating Thanksgiving.

The video sees Evra take an unexpectedly sensual approach to raw poultry, while the song Slow Motion by Kirko Bangz plays in the background. He gently licks a leg and suggestively sprinkles salt over the meat before slapping it and appearing to take a bite.

Patrice Evra kisses a raw chicken in an unusual video (Instagram)

The former Manchester United, Juventus and West Ham left-back then shouts: “I love this game! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!” before laughing maniacally. The caption on his post reads: “I know it’s tomorrow but for mister #ilovethisgame it’s Thanksgiving everyday.”

Evra’s quirky social media videos are well known, but this particular post has caused plenty of bemusement – and some disgust – online. Lewis Hamilton was among those to give his reaction, commenting: “Not gonna lie, this is weird.”