Jurgen Klopp makes a plea to Liverpool fans as Jordan Henderson divides reaction by paying tribute to the Queen who died last Thursday.
The Reds are set to welcome the Dutch giants to Anfield on Tuesday, but it’s well known that Liverpool supporters’ relationship with the Royal Family is a complex one.
They regularly boo the national anthem ahead of games at Wembley, as well as Prince William who is president of the Football Association.
A minute’s silence is currently planned and when asked if it’ll be respected without fuss, Klopp replied: “Yes, I think it’s the right thing to do.
“But I don’t think our people need any advice from me to show respect. There’s plenty of examples where people showed exactly the right respect.
“One that surprised me was last year and I was really proud of when we played Manchester United last year, with the sad situation around Cristiano Ronaldo’s family.
“That’s what I expect. For me it’s clear – that’s what we have to do. That’s it.”
Klopp reflected on that fact the Queen reigned on the throne for 70 years, the longest-ever for a British monarch.
He continued: “I’m 55 years old and she’s the only Queen of England I’ve ever known.
“I didn’t know her but she was kind and warm. People feel so close to her and I respect their grief a lot. I will show my respect tomorrow night with silence.”
Klopp on a minute’s silence being held at Anfield for the deceased Queen Elizabeth II 👑 #LFC
🗣️”I don’t think our people need any kind of advice from me for showing respect.” pic.twitter.com/jQqMr9sdEK
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) September 12, 2022
Liverpool lost their opening Group A clash 4-1 to Napoli last Wednesday and it was arguably their worst performance under Klopp in a European competition.
The 55-year-old called the game out in Naples a ‘horror show’ and admitted some hard truths have been delivered in the five days since.
“We had obvious football problems which was from misjudgments,” he continued.
“Everyone wanted to sort it by themselves. There was no structure.
“We had 4 or 5 days now of absolute truth. Not to knock the players down, just to make sure where we are now, this is the starting point for us to sort the problems together on the pitch. There was no pointing at each other.”
Klopp’s reaction when he was asked about losing rhythm after not playing for 6 days… 😂
Klopp: “What rhythm? Did you see our games. We want to lose this rhythm… Losing this rhythm would be really cool!” pic.twitter.com/aVbHooqUmN
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) September 12, 2022
Meanwhile, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has paid tribute to the Queen on behalf of everyone at the Premier League club.
“For Her Majesty, on behalf of everyone at @LFC,” Henderson tweeted to his 1.8million followers alongside a picture of him signing the book. Liverpool confirmed on Monday that the Ajax match would be preceded by a minute’s silence, while players would also wear black armbands for the Queen.
A club statement read: “Liverpool Football Club will mark the passing of Her Majesty The Queen at Tuesday’s Champions League tie against AFC Ajax.
“Players, officials, staff and supporters will come together for a period of silence before kick-off. Players will also wear black armbands as a mark of respect.
“Flags at Anfield have been lowered to half-mast and will remain so throughout the full mourning period. The club crests on all social media platforms have also changed to black and white, representing the colours of the mourning period.”
There will also be another change to the usual pre-match routine with the Champions League anthem not being played at Anfield or any other British grounds during the latest round of fixtures, because the song’s inspiration, Handel’s Messiah, is to be played at the future coronation of King Charles III.
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Jurgen Klopp makes a plea to Liverpool fans as Jordan Henderson divides reaction with his Twitter post…
@lfcben18: I did not give you permission to sign something on my behalf! Please dm me so we can sort this out!
@jacquel68598331: Respect. And if you don’t like it, tough.
@Dmliverpool1997: All the “Liverpool fans” fuming with you now for being decent and having respect lol some times I’m ashamed to support this club no wonder other clubs say we make everything about ourselves
@LFCMaxs: Hope that wasn’t signed on behalf of me mate 🤬
@chopper_31: Leave Liverpool please.
@AnfieldRAGE: My captain ♥
@LFC_Nathh: Oh it’s gonna be bad tomorrow isn’t it
@Proudy31589: Embarrassing responses to this.
@Edward_Lfc: Love ya Hendo… For your humanitarian services always. Blessed lad Ever. Turn off comments now 😉😂
@JoeAtkin_95: Henderson and Klopp boiling Liverpool fans piss, lovely jubbly. Hope all the squad pay respects to the Queen to rattle them scruffy cunts.
@caazx: The replies on this are awful! If fans really do boo tomorrow I can honestly say it’ll be the first time I’ll be ashamed to be a Liverpool fan. Just be quiet for 1 minute, for Christ sake. Think of your own family if you really have too!
@lfcwaiden: Leave my club
@matthewj_99: I’m sure you don’t speak on behalf of Caoimhin
@DiscloseNWO: Nice one Jordan, some of the fans need to wind their necks in on this.
@crowndefensx: The fact that this appropriate gesture of great humility and decency has offended certain people tells says everything about those people, and nothing about the gesture.
@Richard25239444: Well done Hendo you are dignified and represent LFC brilliantly. I have so much respect for you I think your a brilliant leader on and off the pitch.
@Marcus_VF7: Dude… Just delete it, we’ll pretend this never happened 😅
@kglfc96: Said it before I’m not a royalist but an old lady has died if you dont like the royal family which I dont show a bit of respect the same way we want people to respect the 97 and dont boo the minutes silence tomorrow everyone will be watching dont let the club down
@TheJuryL36: Im not a royalist. Dont believe in God. Im Red through & through. This is the Captain of our Club. One of the greatest ever. Us fans that will be in there tomorrow night, the right thing will be done. End of. Respect will always be shown at this club & through our fan base.
@Steel_2332: I really hope we don’t embarrass ourselves. I understand the issues with establishment and thought Klopp’s response to booing was good… ‘maybe you should ask why they boo’. However, tomorrow is an opportunity to show class. They can get back to booing soon enough.
@Adam_baker1490: A lad from a working class city showing his respect to her majesty bring a proud Englishmen, then you get scummy Liverpool fans showing no class what so ever in there comments !

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