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'Wow, one of us has it': Jurgen Klopp recalls moment he found out Kenny Dalglish had coronavirus

Jurgen Klopp has opened up on the moment he heard the shocking news that Liverpool icon Sir Kenny Dalglish was in hospital with coronavirus.

Arguably the most important figure in the club's history, Dalglish went into hospital due to a separate illness, before later discovering he had contracted the virus.

To the relief of English football, the 69-year-old returned home on Sunday to begin a period of isolation, and is asymptomatic.

Jurgen Klopp has revealed his shock upon hearing Kenny Dalglish had coronavirus

Jurgen Klopp has revealed his shock upon hearing Kenny Dalglish had coronavirus

The Liverpool icon went to hospital on Sunday with a separate illness, later testing for the virus
Thankfully, one of the greatest figures in Liverpool's history has been able to return home

Klopp, who under Dalglish's watchful eye has become another hugely influential figure in the club's history, recounted how he discovered the news.