Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp today told of his devastation after saying he had to miss his mother s funeral in Germany - and blamed Covid travel rules.
Klopp paid tribute to his mother Elisabeth, who died on January 19 aged 81, telling fans, She meant everything to me .
Germany has banned travellers from Britain due to the new Covid variant, although exceptions are allowed for people experiencing an immediate family bereavement .
Travellers must show a negative test and self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival in Germany, although this can drop to five in some areas.
Passengers returning from Germany in Britain must do the same after arriving in the UK.