Klopp reaches out to Joost’s son.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp left the son of South African rugby legend Joost van der Westhuizen ‘speechless’ after responding to a heart-felt letter written by the boy following his father’s death from Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in February.

Klopp sent 13-year-old Jordan van der Westhuizen, like his father an ardent Liverpool fan, a team jersey signed by the squad and a message in which he praised the youngster’s courage in the face of personal tragedy.

In his letter, penned days after his father’s death, Jordan celebrated his father’s talent and also spoke of their shared love for Liverpool.

“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.” Klopp responded with a message of his own.

“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 … We hope you will have happy memories of the time you spent with him watching LFC play. You’ll never walk alone‚” Klopp wrote.

Jordan’s mother, Amor Vittone, said her son was overjoyed by the gesture from Klopp and the Anfield club.