“In no club in the world could it happen that you lose a Champions League final the night before, and people arrive here in the shape and mood that they are,” Jurgen Klopp shouted as the Liverpool team bus powered through the streets on Merseyside on Sunday.
The scenes in Liverpool this weekend were admittedly fantastic. For a fanbase to turn out in those numbers less than 24 hours after a difficult and emotional evening in Paris speaks volumes. But as supporters have taken great pleasure pointing out on social media, Klopp's claim probably isn't true.
It was an admirable quote from a manager clearly overjoyed, soaking up the raw emotion of what was a positive day for the Champions League finalists. However, it's one quite easily dismissed when you look other supporters around the country - especially Newcastle United fans.
