The Liverpool manager has paid tribute to his mum in German newspaper Schwarzwaelder Bote, who revealed the news of Elisabeth's death, saying: "She meant everything to me.

"She was a real mum in the best sense of the word. As a devout Christian, I know she is in a better place now."

Due to pandemic-related travel issues, Klopp was unable to travel to Germany for the funeral.

Klopp added: "The fact that I can't be at the funeral is due to the terrible times. As soon as the circumstances allow, we will hold a wonderful commemoration that is appropriate to it."

Rest In Peace. YNWA

RIP.

Feel bad for Jurgen, the pression recently has been especially bad on him and his team and the death of his mother is another heavy blow. Even worse that he cannot go to her funeral and that he hadn't been able to see her for about a year. I just hope the media give him some breathing room and respect.

He can't go see his mum's funeral? What a disgrace