Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp urged Liverpool fans to celebrate "safely" during the current period, marked by the Covid-19 crisis, after scenes of chaotic jubilation were seen during Premier's title celebrations Club league.
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"The most important thing is that we don't have these kinds of public gatherings"
For the second night of celebrations, thousands of Liverpool fans gathered on Friday at Pier Head, a neighborhood on the banks of the River Mersey, after the coronation of the club, champion of England for the first time in 30 years. Police reported violent clashes and projectile throwing as celebrations continued in the city center until the wee hours of the morning, without observing the distancing measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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In an open letter published by a local newspaper, Klopp said that he "did not like" the scenes that took place during these celebrations. "I am a human being and your passion is also mine, but right now the most important thing is that we don't have these kinds of public gatherings," wrote Klopp. "We owe it to the most vulnerable in our community, to the health workers who have given so much and whom we have applauded, as well as to the police and the local authorities who help us, as a club", a- he added.
"When the time is right, we will celebrate"
The German technician urged supporters to party safely in a private setting. "If things were different, I would love nothing more than to party together, to have a parade that would be even bigger than the one that followed our Champions League victory last year so that we could all share this special moment, but it's just not possible. " "When the time is right, we will celebrate," he added. "We will take advantage of this moment and paint the city red. But for now, stay at home as much as possible."
On Saturday, in a joint statement with local police and Liverpool city council, the club also criticized supporters who ignored the distancing instructions, while authorities estimated supporters' property damage at least 10,000 euros. .