Klopp urges Liverpool and Roma fans to ‘behave’
Jurgen Klopp has pleaded for “common sense” from all sides before Liverpool fans travel to Roma.
Liverpool have requested a meeting with UEFA, Roma and Italian police to address concerns over fan safety at next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg, which the Reds will approach with a 5-2 lead.
The Reds have sold 5,000 tickets and are keen to get assurances over safety after the incident prior to the first leg at Anfield which left 53-year-old fan Sean Cox in a critical condition and led to two Roma fans being arrested and charged.
Klopp, speaking on Friday morning, sent a message to Liverpool’s travelling fans.
He said: “It is only football. I never understood people who never understood that.
“I really hope people responsible for keeping people safe do the job well. If Roma win that game and go to the final they will deserve it. Around the stadium no-one should think about anything other than the game.
“It is common sense. What can I say that they do not already know? Behave. Treat people how you want to be treated yourself.”
