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Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool squad pay tribute to Michael Jones

Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool squad pay tribute to Michael Jones
The Liverpool FC manager laid a wreath of flowers in memory of the construction work.

Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool squad have paid tribute to a construction worker who died while working on Everton’s new stadium.

The Liverpool FC manager and his team turned out at Bramley Moore Dock this morning to pay their respects to Michael Jones, 26, who tragically lost his life on Monday. The lifelong Everton fan, from Kirkby, had been rushed to Aintree hospital after being injured on the site but sadly died shortly afterwards.

Photos taken this morning show Jurgen Klopp laying a wreath of flowers at the site with a tribute that reads: “Condolences from everyone at Liverpool Football Club. YNWA.”

In a video, Jurgen can be seen holding a black cap in his hand as he stands back to look at the flowers that have been left. The team also held a minute’s silence in Michael’s memory.

On Monday, Everton took to social media to express their sadness at Michael’s passing, saying: “The loss of Michael Jones, a lifelong Evertonian who followed the Blues home and away, has left us all devastated.

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“The thoughts of everyone at Everton remain with Michael’s family, friends and colleagues. We will now be working with Michael’s family on an appropriate and lasting tribute. Michael Jones, forever in our hearts.”

Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool squad turned out to pay their respects this morning (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
In a tribute released on Tuesday, Michael’s family said: “The family would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support. It is with our greatest sadness that our beloved son, brother uncle and friend Michael has sadly passed away.”

Michael’s tragic death has also prompted an outpouring of tributes on social media and a fundraiser, launched by Everton fans, has raised more than £30,000 to date. On the fundraising page, which can be found here, a tribute states: “Michael was at work when an accident happened and he lost his life.

“Michael was a massive Everton fan home and away with all his family and friends. Michael was so proud to be working on the project of building the new home of his beloved Everton.

“Michael was the son of Elaine and Michael and the brother of Gemma, Terri and Katie. Michael was known to a lot of people who all say the same thing about him. He was a lovely lad with a heart of gold and would give anyone his time for a chat.”

Liverpool FC Manager Jurgen Klopp and the team pay their respects to construction worker Michael Jones (Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)
Everton FC has paid its own tributes to Michael. The club said: “”Everyone at Everton Football Club is heartbroken by the news a male worker has died following an incident at the Everton Stadium site at Bramley-Moore Dock. The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with Everton are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this unimaginably sad time.

“The thoughts and condolences of everyone connected with Everton are with his family, friends, and colleagues at this unimaginably sad time.”

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