In his programme notes ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain tonight, Slot wrote: “While almost four decades have passed since the tragedy occurred, the players and myself are fully aware that so many people – bereaved families, survivors, Liverpool supporters in general and many others besides – continue to be affected by the terrible events of that day.

“Since becoming head coach, I have been able to hear some of their stories and the passage of time does not make them any less moving. I have also been told about the campaign for a Hillsborough Law and having listened to the reasons and knowing the story behind them, it surprises me that this is still to be introduced.

“This is not an opinion based on my association with Liverpool FC either. It is the view of someone who believes bereaved families should not have to fight and campaign for the truth about how their loved ones lost their lives; it should be provided as a matter of course.

“Tonight, we will remember the 97 and pay tribute to them, but it is clear that the best way for the country to honour them after all this time would be to introduce the law that the Hillsborough families and fellow campaigners are asking for.”