'Wake me up from this nightmare' - Gutted Liverpool fans react to Jurgen Klopp's shock decision to quit as they hail boss for helping them 'fall back in love' and urge club to build him a statue

The unexpected Friday morning announcement stunned supporters, many of whom took to social media to seek support from fellow Reds and share their astonishment at the news.

Among the reactions were pleas to build a statue and name a stand after the popular German, a tribute to the manager who "made me fall back in love with the club," while others simply couldn't comprehend that the news was real.

Liverpool fans of an older vintage immediately drew parallels to the departure of Bill Shankly in 1974, referencing a famous video where a television news crew interviews disbelieving fans who were yet to hear the news that their legendary manager had resigned.

Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Norwich City has suddenly become the hottest ticket in town as fans will flock to Anfield to pay a hugely-emotional tribute to the man who took charge nine years ago and has won countless trophies with the club. The Reds board will also be on the hunt for a new permanent manager to step in at the end of the season.