Jürgen Klopp used his column in tonight's matchday programme to pay tribute to the heroic actions of AC Milan defender Simon Kjaer during Euro 2020.
Kjaer and the Denmark national team's medical staff were awarded the 2021 UEFA President's award after they helped save the life of Christian Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest during the Danes' match with Finland in June.
Heroes. Simon Kjær and the medical team that saved Christian Eriksen's life are the 2021 UEFA President's Award win… https://t.co/8DVEXbbcBJ
— UEFA (UEFA) 26th Aug 16:14
Writing in the column, which was written before Liverpool's win at Leeds United, the Reds boss penned: "I am usually more keen to focus on my own players rather than an opponent, but tonight I must make an exception.