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Klopp refuses to be drawn on Coutinho’s future at Liverpool

LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp refused to be drawn on the future of Philippe Coutinho yesterday as speculation about another bid from Barcelona escalates.

Coutinho is currently sidelined with a thigh strain which has ruled him out of tonight’s FA Cup Merseyside derby at home to Everton.

However, the Reds boss expects the Brazil international to be available to face Premier League leaders Manchester City on January 14.

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