Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said having the chance to lift the Premier League trophy at Anfield meant everything to him despite having to do it in an empty stadium with fans excluded due to the coronavirus. The Reds sealed a top-notch first title for 30 years last month, but had to wait until after an exciting 5-3 win over Chelsea in their last home game of the season to lift the Premier League trophy by first time. "He does his best," Klopp told Sky Sports. "Today our families are allowed to be there, which is incredible. It means the world to me."
"Everything would be better with the fans, but for months we knew it would be impossible. A few months ago I thought it was impossible for us to play soccer."
"I couldn't be happier to be honest, it would be perfect if the stadium was full, but we can't change it. What we are trying to do is make it clear to people that we really do it for them. It is absolutely a great time."
Despite pleas for fans to stay away the night Liverpool finally got the trophy, fans huddled around the stadium even before the kickoff, while the second half was accompanied by the constant crackling of lit fireworks. by fans off the ground.
On the field, Klopp's men assured that a memorable night was accompanied by a positive result after just two wins in five previous games since they won the title.
And the German again promised fans a proper party with a planned parade in the city once the restrictions are lifted.
"You have to prepare for a party," he added. "When I don't know, when this virus goes away, we will have a party all together."
The result had far bigger consequences for Chelsea as they fell to fourth and left Frank Lampard's men who still need a point at home against the Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Sunday to secure a place in the Champions League.
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