However, the Reds rejected Barcelona’s interest and eventually brought Coutinho back. Klopp said he had come to respect the Brazilian in the months since the player left in the January transfer window. Coutinho has expressed his desire to move to Camp Nou, but injuries have left Liverpool in a position where they cannot sell.The Reds boss previously told the Pure Football podcast: “I had a lot of respect for Phil’s move from the first moment. This is not always done, but it can be difficult. So, when I signed the new contract a few weeks ago, it was clear that I would not be asked by another club, but there was no chance at this club.
Philippe Coutinho moved to Barcelona in January 2018
The German, in his second full season at the club, risks losing his player to Barcelona. Coutinho was keen on a move to one of the Spanish giants and was left out of the opening game of the 2017/18 season as Liverpool faced speculation that it wasn’t exactly a great build-up. Wenger was asked if he was glad that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Alexis Sanchez did not apply for the same transfers as Coutinho to secure the move.”Yes, I’m very happy,” said the Frenchman. It is important to have a relaxed atmosphere and clarify your efforts. “It’s important that the players go fully in and not half in and half out.”There is little irony in the fact that Oxlade-Chamberlain soon left for Liverpool for a change of position.
Philippe Coutinho moved to Barcelona in January 2018.”Then we had to strengthen in the summer because there was no other solution. “At that time we also lost Adam Lallana (injury) so we would have lost two players,” he said. impossible. This cannot be resolved in the transfer market.
