Jurgen Klopp's mum Elisabeth dies aged 81 with Liverpool boss unable to attend funeral

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Jurgen Klopp's mother Elisabeth has died at the age of 81. The Liverpool manager has paid tribute to his mum in German newspaper Schwarzwaelder Bote, who revealed the news of Elisabeth's death, saying: "She meant everything to me. "She was a real mum in the best sense of the word.

As a devout Christian, I know she is in a better place now." Due to pandemic-related travel issues, Klopp is unable to travel to Germany for the funeral.

Klopp added: "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." Elisabeth married Klopp's dad Norbert in 1960, and the couple had three children: Stefanie, Isolde and the youngster, Jurgen.