Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp responds to questions on Philippe Coutinho’s Barcelona move
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp says he has nothing to say on speculation linking Philippe Coutinho with Barcelona.
The build-up to Liverpool's clash with Everton in the FA Cup third round has been dominated by intense talk surrounding Coutinho.
A bid of around £133million from Barcelona is expected to be made imminently, testing the resolve of Liverpool who appear to have softened their not-for-sale stance.
Coutinho, who is understood to be desperate to join Barcelona, will not feature for Liverpool against Everton.
And in his pre-match press conference, Klopp insisted he would not talk about the situation.
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Klopp said: "All the things I could say now would only create stories, I have nothing to say. It's a transfer window.
"Nothing I could say now would help me, the player or the club.
"Maybe 80% of the cameras are only here for this so that's a waste of time."
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Coutinho’s thigh injury meant he missed the New Year’s Day win at Burnley.
But Klopp says Coutinho’s knock isn’t big and said: “It was lucky."
Coutinho is expected to be available for the clash with Manchester City on January 14.
