Philippe Coutinho is out of Liverpool’s opening match of the season against Watford.
The 25 year old Brazilian has a back injury.
It’s been a busy news day regarding Countinhio as earlier Liverpool’s owners said they won’t even consider any offers for the player.
Fenway sports group says it’s a “definitive stance” – and that he’ll still be a player at Anfield when the transfer window closes at the end of the month.
At his pre-match press conference Klopp would not give any detail of any discussion he may or may not have had with Countinho.
Meanwhile, Ireland midfielder Eunan O’Kane has signed a new 4 year deal with Leeds.
The Derry man says it’s a really impressive club and it’s moving in the right direction.