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Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool players sent messages of support to the grieving son of South African rugby great Joost van der Westuizen.

The rugby legend, who passed away in February, was a huge Liverpool fan and his son Jordan, 13, has followed in his footsteps.

When he lost his dad Jordan wrote an emotional letter to him in which he referred to their joint passion for the Reds.

"Dear Daddy. Thank you for everything, but most of all 'be the best that you can be'. You are the best rugby player in the world! I want to be the best sportsman like you because you said I must work hard! I will always love you to the moon and back.

"Daddy, please tell God that Liverpool must win. You will never walk alone. I love you so much."

In the wake of his letter being revealed, Klopp wrote to Jordan - a letter which his mother has now made public in a post on her Instagram.

(Image: (Photo by Johan Rynners/Gallo Images/Getty Images))

South African singer and choreographer Amor Vittoen posted: "A personalised letter to Jordan from Jurgen Klopp! Wow.....how amazing. Jordan is speechless!!! This Liverpool jersey, signed by all the players, was sent to Jordan!!!! #Liverpoolfc Thank you Jurgen Klopp!!!"

In his letter Klopp sends Jordan his sympathy for the loss of his father.

"Nothing that we say will ease your loss but we want you to know that our thoughts and sympathy is with you all.

"We know that your daddy was a huge fan of Liverpool FC and we're so pleased that he shared his passion with you. The letter you wrote to him about LFC meant a lot to us, thank you so much for your support.

"We hope you will have happy memories of the time you spent with him watching LFC play.

"May you and your family know peace, comfort and strength at this time.

"You'll never walk alone"