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Jurgen Klopp

LIVERPOOL. — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he has no qualms about putting wantaway playmaker Philippe Coutinho back into his team despite the Brazil international submitting an unsuccessful transfer request.

Coutinho (25) tried to force an exit before Liverpool knocked back a fourth bid from Barcelona for him late on Thursday, reportedly worth around €150 million including add-ons. Barcelona then claimed they were quoted a price of €200m, something that Liverpool sources said was not true.

The player was unavailable for the Reds’ first five matches with an apparent back injury but came off the bench to score for Brazil in a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador on Thursday and is expected to feature against Colombia on Tuesday before returning to Melwood. — ESPN.