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'She meant everything to me' - Klopp pays tribute to his mother following her death at the age of 81

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has paid tribute to his mother following her death at the age of 81.

Elisabeth Klopp passed away in January, and is survived by Jurgen and his two sisters Stefanie and Isolde.

Klopp has expressed his sorrow during a short interview with German publication Schwarzwaelder-bote, having been unable to attend her funeral on Tuesday.

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"She meant everything to me. She was a real mom in the best sense of the word," he said.