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Philippe Coutinho might refuse to play for Liverpool in the Champions League.

Brazilian winger Coutinho is desperate to join Barcelona, having handed in a transfer request and missed the start of the season with a back injury.

The Reds named Coutinho in their 25-man squad for the Champions League, but the former Inter Milan man could snub the opportunity to play, according to Sport.

Coutinho is worried his participation could prevent him from starring for Barca in the knockout stages.

The Reds have been drawn in a group with Sevilla, Spartak Moscow and Maribor - having captured a top four place on the final day of last season.

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Coutinho included in Champions League squad

Philippe Coutinho has been named in Liverpoo l’s Champions League squad as the Reds move on from his failed switch to Barcelona, writes David Anderson .

Liverpool want to reintegrate Coutinho swiftly back into their ranks and he was sidelined with a reported back injury and illness while Barcelona pursued him last month.

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The playmaker successfully made his comeback in Brazil’s World Cup qualifying win over Ecuador, coming off the bench to score.

Liverpool are keen to draw a line under the messy affair and Coutinho remains a key part of Jurgen Klopp’s plans for the season.

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Joe Gomez delivers his verdict on Jurgen Klopp

Joe Gomez believes Jurgen Klopp has brought “light and belief” to Liverpool, writes Simon Bird.

The new England Under-21 skipper has thanked Klopp for nurturing him back from a year out with knee ligament damage.

Gomez sacrificed a place at the U21 Euro finals last summer so he could report back for pre-season at Anfield on day one, and press his claims.

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He has won a starting berth and been exceptional, and says Liverpool have “everything in place now” to win trophies.

Gomez said: “We have an exciting playing style and a top manager. It is a massive club with great supporters. It is a great place to be."

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