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Klopp slams homophobic fans as 'idiots' after Liverpool supporters criticised for 'rent boys' chant

Reds fans have been condemned for aiming offensive chant at Norwich's Billy Gilmour, and the manager has said the song should no longer be sung

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called on supporters to no longer sing the Chelsea rent boys chant, describing it as a "waste of time".

Some Reds fans targeted Norwich midfielder Billy Gilmour, who is on loan from Chelsea, with the homophobic chant during their Premier League opening day win at Carrow Road last week.

Klopp, in conversation with Paul Amann, founder of Liverpool LGBT+ fan group Kop Outs, said any supporters who sing the song in earnest are "idiots", while those who participate without knowing the background should find another way of supporting the team.