Police ruled out terrorism following the incident in the city on Monday as thousands turned out in the rain to see Liverpool's victory parade.
Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man who they believe to be the driver.
“My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected,“ said club captain Virgil van Dijk on social media.
Kenny Dalglish, one of the club’s best-known players and a former manager of the club, said he was “shocked, horrified and deeply saddened”.
Jurgen Klopp, the German manager who restored the club to its former glory and in 2020 won the club’s first league title for 30 years before leaving last year, said: “My family and I are shocked and devastated, our thoughts are with all those who are injured and affected. You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
“Shocked, sickened and saddened at the incident we all witness(ed) in our city last night. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people involved and families. YNWA,“ wrote Gerrard.
“Our thoughts are with all those affected and we hope for a swift recovery to those who were injured,“ it said.
'Devastating'
On the blue side of Merseyside, Everton said: “Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this serious incident in our city.”
Manchester City, the club Liverpool deposed as Premier League champions, wrote: “The thoughts of everyone at Manchester City are with those injured or affected by the incident at Liverpool’s title-winning parade earlier today.”
NBA superstar LeBron James, who has a small share in Liverpool’s ownership, said: “My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected that attended @LFC Premier League trophy parade today! Such a senseless act.”
“Football stands together with Liverpool FC and all fans of the club following the horrific incident that has taken place during the trophy parade in the city,“ he said in a statement.
Four people, including a child, were trapped under the car.
“Our heartfelt thoughts go out to all those injured and affected,“ it said.
“We have been in contact with Liverpool FC and have offered our full support following this serious incident.”
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