Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed his mother died last month and he is unable to travel from Britain to attend the funeral in Germany because of Covid-19 travel restrictions.
According to reports, Elisabeth Klopp died on January 19 at the age of 81. She was from Glatten in the Black Forest region,
“She meant everything to me. She was a real mum in the best sense of the word,” Klopp told local newspaper the Schwarzwaelder Bote.
“As a devout Christian, I know she is in a better place now,” he added.
Devastating news for Jurgen Klopp with his mother Elisabeth dying at the age of 81 and he won't be able to travel to Germany for the funeral due to pandemic-related travel issues.
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) February 10, 2021
"She meant everything to me," Klopp said in a German newspaper tributehttps://t.co/gyYYI9e32o
Germany has introduced strict travel restrictions from countries such as Britain which have been hit by a new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus.
“The fact that I can’t be at the funeral is due to these terrible times,” said 53-year-old Klopp. “As soon as circumstances allow, we will hold a wonderful memorial service befitting her.”
Klopp last visited her mother on her 80th birthday
On Wednesday, Liverpool’s official Twitter account offered condolences by posting the message “You’ll Never Walk Alone, Jurgen” accompanied by a photograph of Klopp and a heart.
You’ll Never Walk Alone, Jürgen ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mjgSmXZWgn
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 10, 2021
Here are some reactions as the news broke.
Often think how hard it must be for foreign coaches & players being cut off from families here in England. We give very little thought to this. Heartfelt love to the Klopp family today, following the passing of Elisabeth. No doubt how proud her son made her. #RIP
— Carrie Brown 💙 (@CarrieBrownTV) February 10, 2021
There are things affecting people that we don't know about. The fact that Klopp has carried on with his work in the face of criticism while going through absolute heartbreak is more than most of us could ever manage or would ever have to go through. https://t.co/96iTIDq1w3
— Ian Salmon (@IanRSalmon) February 10, 2021
Hearing the news of Klopp’s mother passing away is a reminder that everyone is going through something you may not know about, be kind. My condolences to his family.
— Alison Bender (@alibendertv) February 10, 2021
(With AFP inputs)
