Liverpool fans have remembered Jurgen Klopp's emotional celebration at Tottenham following the tragic news about his mother.
It was announced that Klopp's mother, Elisabeth, sadly passed away, aged 81.
Travel issues related to the global pandemic meant the Liverpool boss had to stay at home in England, while his mother was buried on Tuesday.
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And following the passing of his mother, Liverpool supporters on social media have discovered Klopp's gesture on the touchline when Roberto Firmino put his team ahead against Spurs last month.
A Liverpool fan uploaded a clip of Klopp celebrating, accompanied with the caption: "Now knowing what he was going through during this and the way he looked up to the heavens."
The Reds played Spurs nine days after the death of his mother. She died on January 19, but hadn't been reported until February 10.
They went onto beat Jose Mourinho's team 3-1 on an emotional night for Klopp, who was secretly going through a very difficult time.
Speaking about his late mother, the German said: "She meant everything to me.
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"She was a real mum in the best sense of the word," added the 53-year-old, who last visited his mother on her 80th birthday in Germany.
He continued: "As a believer in Christ, I know she is in a better place now.
"The fact that I can't be at the funeral is due to the terrible times.
"As soon as the circumstances allow, we will hold a wonderful commemoration that is appropriate to it."
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