Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has downplayed any talk of a return to Liverpool for Philippe Coutinho just over a year after his departure to Barcelona.
The Brazil international sealed his exit from Anfield in January 2018, after a prolonged struggle to make his way to Ernesto Valverde’s side.
However, after a promising start last season which saw him feature in a Barca side that took home the Liga crown and Copa del Rey title, Coutinho has fallen on more difficult times this season with his place coming under threat from Ousmane Dembele.
Rumours of a move to Manchester United have popped up, as well as a potential return to Liverpool.
However, Klopp moved to rule out the latter, saying it is not a likely move for the Reds.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference for the crucial game against Crystal Palace on Saturday, Klopp told reporters: “That (Coutinho’s return) is something I don’t want to talk about. I would not say it is a potential transfer or a likely one.
“Nothing to say. Whatever I say would open more stories and there is no story.
“Phil is at Barcelona and as I know he fits really well and everything is fine.”
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