Klopp must prevent unthinkable for Liverpool and foil rivals reported bid to sign ex-fave - view

OPINION

Liverpool somehow managed to improve after the £142million sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona a year ago, with their attack seeming to click into place after the departure of the Brazil international.

However, if you were to ask Liverpool fans whether they would take the 26-year-old back at Anfield, the vast majority would surely say yes.

Coutinho was their best player for large periods during his time at the club, with the attacking midfielder becoming a real hero and favourite on the terraces on Merseyside.

It is fair to say his move to Barca has not gone as well as it could have...