Liverpool
says, attacking midfielder Philippe
Coutinho was not included in the 22-man travelling squad for the first leg of
their Champions League play-off against Hoffenheim.
According to reports Barcelona target Coutinho submitted a transfer
request last week after Liverpool rejected a second bid worth 100 million euros
from the La liga club.
Coutinho also missed Liverpool's 3-3 draw at Watford on Saturday
due to a back injury, with manager Jurgen Klopp conceding he had no control
over the 25-year-old's future at the club.
Under current UEFA rules, Coutinho's participation in the
play-off round against Hoffenheim would not jeopardise a move in the current
transfer window. The Brazil international will remain eligible to feature for
another club in next month's Champions League group-stage.
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