Jurgen Klopp suggests Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona saga is affecting Liverpool squad

Coutinho has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer as the La Liga giants look to replace Neymar, who left for Paris Saint-Germain in a £200million deal.

The Brazilian playmaker recently handed in a transfer request to force through a move to the Nou Camp.

Liverpool have rejected a number of offers for the 25-year-old, with the latest said to be worth around £118million.

And while Klopp is determined to keep Coutinho, the Liverpool boss admits his situation is causing problems.

Following Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace yesterday, Klopp said: "At the moment, as you can imagine, it's not too easy for anybody.

“But we have to be concentrated on the job on the pitch, and I really think the boys did brilliant."

Klopp also admits he'll have to forget what's happened this summer should Coutinho remain at Anfield. 

He added: "I don't think that it makes sense to think too much ahead, what can happen and when.

"The situation is like it is, and it has not changed, that's all I know.

“When there is no other decision possible - on the 31st of August - then we have to think about everything new."