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'HE STILL LOVES US'

Jurgen Kopp says Liverpool must build bridges with Philippe Coutinho – and compares Brazilian’s return to a couple meeting again after a painful split

Boss claims the playmaker still has strong feelings for the Reds even though he tried to force through a move to Barcelona

JURGEN KLOPP knows Liverpool have work to do to rebuild bridges with Philippe Coutinho.

The Reds boss claims Coutinho still loves the club despite the Brazilian handing in a transfer request to try to force a summer move to Barcelona.

 Philippe Coutinho is back at Anfield after international duty with Brazil but had hoped for a deadline-day switch to Barcelona
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Philippe Coutinho is back at Anfield after international duty with Brazil but had hoped for a deadline-day switch to BarcelonaCredit: PA:Press Association
 Reds chief Jurgen Klopp insists Philippe Coutinho still loves Liverpool
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Reds chief Jurgen Klopp insists Philippe Coutinho still loves LiverpoolCredit: Rex Features

Klopp said: “You have to go through these times and at the end things can be good if you are smart enough to start again.

"Why should I think about one day? I cannot even remember three or four days of the last  four weeks.”

As SunSport reported yesterday, Klopp confirmed the news his playmaker will not be at Manchester City today  — just days after twice turning out for Brazil.

And Klopp admitted the 25-year-old is starting out again at Anfield after comparing it to a divorce.

Klopp said: “Maybe a few of you have had a split in a good relationship, with your friends, wife or whatever, and it is not good to think about the time you were split.

“What have you done there? What have you said? Who did you meet? It was clear. It was not the most easy time, but that is the transfer window.

 Philippe Coutinho enjoyed himself with Brazil - but might be nervous about the reaction he will get from Liverpool fans in his first match back, at Man City
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Philippe Coutinho enjoyed himself with Brazil - but might be nervous about the reaction he will get from Liverpool fans in his first match back, at Man CityCredit: Reuters
 Manager Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool and Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho can still be good for each other
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Manager Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool and Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho can still be good for each otherCredit: Rex Features

“Yes, there was another club, a pretty big club, they obviously wanted a player from us, that’s how it is.

"There was a club decision. It cannot be sorted in one day. They asked, we said no and it stopped.

“He loves football and he still loves this club so there’s no problem. Nothing I am aware of was unforgivable.”

 Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool team-mates to welcome back Philippe Coutinho
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Jurgen Klopp has urged Liverpool team-mates to welcome back Philippe CoutinhoCredit: Shutterstock
 Jurgen Klopp and Philippe Coutinho could be ready for an emotional time when Liverpool visit Manchester City in the Prem on Saturday lunchtime
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Jurgen Klopp and Philippe Coutinho could be ready for an emotional time when Liverpool visit Manchester City in the Prem on Saturday lunchtimeCredit: PA:Press Association

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