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The playmaker had some difficulties in Barcelona this season but a return to Anfield is not in the cards
Jurgen Klopp downplayed any discussion of a return to Liverpool by Philippe Coutinho a little over a year after his departure for Barcelona.
The Brazilian international sealed his exit from Anfield in January 2018 after a long struggle to go alongside Ernesto Valverde.
However, after a promising debut last season, which saw him evolve in a Barca team that won the title of La Liga and the title of the Copa del Rey, Coutinho has fallen into more difficult times this season .
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A drop in production preceded a decrease in playing time, Coutinho's place being threatened by Ousmane Dembele.
Although he has played in the Champions League and Copa del Rey, Coutinho's debut against Eibar last week is his first for La Liga since 2 December.
Rumors of a move to Manchester United have arisen, as well as a potential return to Liverpool.
However, Klopp decided to exclude this last point, saying it was not likely for the Reds.
"It's something I do not want to talk about," Klopp told reporters. "I would not say it's a potential or probable transfer.
"Nothing to say, whatever I say would open more stories and there are none.
"Phil is in Barcelona and, as I know, he is doing very well and everything is fine."
The future of Klopp has also become an issue, with many of Liverpool's big names engaging in the club in the long run.
Andy Robertson became the last to do so after signing a five-year deal on Thursday, and the manager was asked if a new contract would also be forthcoming.
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"I would be really happy if they did not come now because I do not want to think about it," Klopp said.
"I have a lot of time, there will be a lot of changes before this date [2022] but I do not want to think about it for the moment. I am completely in this year and next year and then we will see. "
The Klopp Reds will host the Crystal Palace on Saturday, hoping to retain at least their four-point advantage over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings.
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