Jurgen Klopp not thinking of Coutinho ahead of Champions League play-off

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has put thoughts of want-away Philippe Coutinho out of his mind as he concentrates on the vitally-important Champions League play-off against Hoffenheim.

The Brazil international submitted a transfer request on Friday just a couple of hours after club owners Fenway Sports Group issued a statement insisting he would not be sold after two unsuccessful bids from Barcelona.

Coutinho is currently sidelined with a back injury which has delayed his start to the new season — he did not travel with the squad to Germany — and Klopp insists until the 25-year-old is fit again he cannot waste time thinking about him and his position.