Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has shared his emotional reaction following the incident that saw 47 people injured during the Reds' open-top bus parade to celebrate being crowned Premier League champions. Merseyside Police confirmed that a 53-year-old white British man had been arrested on Monday following the shocking scenes, with it being revealed that no one else was being investigated.
The outpouring of concern for the victims has been widespread, with statements coming from Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Mayor of Liverpool, and even from across the pond via NBA star LeBron James. Now, Klopp, who led Liverpool to victory during the pandemic-stricken 2019/20 season, has commented for the first time on what happened on Water Street.
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Klopp Posts Statement on Social Media
The former Liverpool boss issued prayers to those affected
Taking to social media, Klopp, who was in attendance at Anfield to watch Virgil van Dijk lift the trophy on Sunday and at the parade, delivered a short statement declaring his shock at what happened while sending his thoughts to the victims:
"My family and I are shocked and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are injured or affected.
"You'll never walk alone."
Klopp is not the only Liverpool icon to have reacted to the incident, as former defender turned Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher posted on X: "Devastating end to the day………just pray everyone is ok."
Steven Gerrard, arguably Liverpool's greatest ever player, also responded by posting a heart emoji onto his social media.
Kenny Dalglish also put out a lengthy statement, writing: "Shocked, horrified and deeply saddened about what happened at the end of the parade today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and their families who have been impacted by today's tragic event.
"Our anthem has never felt more appropriate. You'll Never Walk Alone. Your Liverpool family are behind you."
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Liverpool's official X account also posted a video of CEO Billy Hogan discussing what took place on Water Street, where he said:
"On behalf of all of us here at Liverpool Football Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts to all those who’ve been affected by this appalling incident on Water Street yesterday evening.
"This weekend was one of celebration, emotion and joy spread across the city in our entire fan base, and it ended in unimaginable scenes of distress with this appalling incident.
"I’d like to pay tribute to our emergency services and partner agencies – Merseyside Police, North West and St John Ambulance Services, and Merseyside Fire and Rescue – who dealt with the incident, and now our hospital staff across the city who are dealing with those who are injured, including tragically four children.
"I would also like to thank our supporters who witnessed this event and helped each other where they could.
"We continue to work with the emergency services and the local authorities to support their ongoing investigation and once again we would ask if anyone has any further information about the incident, please contact Merseyside Police. Thank you."