Philippe Coutinho out but Jurgen Klopp bidding to keep Liverpool rising

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he was too optimistic about Philippe Coutinho’s injury and he may not yet be ready to return.

Having just got key players Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson back from long absences, the Reds boss is now waiting for the return of his Brazilian playmaker, who has missed the last three matches with a hamstring problem.

Coutinho was expected to make his comeback against Newcastle but his recovery is taking longer than expected.