Jurgen Klopp offered a timely reminder to Philippe Coutinho and the rest of his scintillating attack there is no better place to fulfil their ambitions than Liverpool during his reign.

While the glare is understandably on Manchester City’s goalscoring feats going into derby weekend on Merseyside and Manchester, Liverpool’s are no less spectacular.

Klopp believes his players are aware how the evolution of the club under his lead has brought the best from them. His side has scored at least three goals or more in nine of their last eleven games – a total of 40 goals over that period.

They head into Sunday’s Merseyside derby with a proud boast. Not since 1895 has a Liverpool team scored more than the current total of 62 goals in 24 games. Kenny Dalglish’s side matched that in the 1986-87 season, but Klopp’s side are currently scoring at a higher rate than the greatest Liverpool teams.

Little wonder few can see the merits of allowing Coutinho, a key member of the Anfield goalscoring quartet, to leave for Barcelona in January.

Liverpool's attack was on fire in the week credit: Getty images

Klopp again shrugged off questions about the midfielder’s future, but the messages sound less emphatic than six months ago.

“Nothing will ever stop these rumours but I have nothing to say about them. That won't change,” he said.

What the Liverpool manager did point out is those flourishing have done so in the perfect environment - something they may not find so easily elsewhere.

“I'm pretty sure the players know about their development here,” said Klopp.

“I think it's obvious. If you want to see it, if you don't want to see it, I'm completely fine.

“The players know about the value the club has for them. There's no doubt about that. It's not that I have to say 'look what I did for that player!' In my opinion it's a clear deal.

Coutinho scored a hat-trick last time out credit: Reuters

“It's my job to help him reach his 100% potential and quality. The job of the player is then to bring it on the pitch and stay healthy and fit and have the perfect attitude - that's not about me.”

There is some caution, however.

This time last season Liverpool had scored 60 goals after the same number of fixtures. They would only strike another 32 before the end of the campaign, the loss of Sadio Mane proving particularly disruptive. Klopp’s squad rotation – as well as last summer’s significant additions including Sadio Mane – is geared towards preventing a repeat.

Everton will seek to end Liverpool’s momentum, Klopp ready to renew rivalries with Sam Allardyce. He believes the tactical challenge will be familiar.

“We have showed already that we can play against teams defending deep, that’s no surprise any more,” he said.

“We know what they will do and it’s still difficult to defend. You are not allowed to make a lot of fouls because Sigurdsson has the free-kicks. That’s a clear plan but we have to fulfil our plan as well because we will have the ball a few times and we have to make their life as difficult as possible.”