Liverpool supporters observed a moment's silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II ahead of this evening’s Champions League clash with Ajax.
Jurgen Klopp had urged fans attending tonight’s group stage game to respect Britain’s longest-reigning royal, labelling it ‘the right thing to do’ in his pre-match press conference.
The Queen’s passing was announced last Thursday and resulted in the Reds’ scheduled Premier League meeting with Wolves on Saturday being postponed.
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Tonight’s European contest marks the first opportunity many supporters have had to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II, with Arsenal, Manchester United, West Ham United and - earlier this evening - Tottenham Hotspur the only top-flight sides to have played since the death of Her Majesty.
In addition to both sets of players wearing black armbands and flags at the ground being lowered to half-mast, Liverpool also took the decision to lay a wreath at Anfield ahead of kick-off, accompanied by the following message: “In memory of Her Majesty The Queen, who officially opened our Centenary Stand in May 1993. Rest in Peace.”
Darren Fletcher, commentating for BT Sport from the ground, said: " A silence impeccably observed by many but not by everyone."
In a 54,000 crowd, our reporters at Anfield said 'six or seven people tried to make a noise' but were told to be quiet.
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