(ats) Scenes of chaotic jubilation were seen during the club’s Premier League title celebrations. For the second night of celebrations, thousands of Liverpool fans gathered Friday at Pier Head, a neighborhood on the banks of the Mersey River, after the coronation of the club. 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.
In an open letter published by a local newspaper, Jürgen 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 the Reds coach. “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.
The German 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 who followed our Champions League victory last year so we can all share this special moment, but it’s just not possible. When the time is right, we will celebrate. We will take advantage of this moment and we’ll 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. Authorities have estimated at least 10,000 euros in material damage caused by supporters.
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