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Jurgen Klopp remains convinced that Philippe Coutinho "loves the club and feels comfortable" at Liverpool following talks with the Brazil international.



The Reds boss informed Coutinho on Friday that he would be staying put this summer after Barcelona had a bid of £72million rejected.



Coutinho responded with a man of the match display in Hong Kong as he scored one and created the other as the Reds beat Leicester 2-1 in the final of the Premier League Asia Trophy.



"Everyone knows that Phil Coutinho is a key player for us. I know that he feels completely more than fine, comfortable, whatever, in Liverpool," Klopp said.



"He loves the club and the city - that's clear. That he's able to play like that tonight in a very difficult moment of the pre-season after all these sessions is good to see. That shows his big potential."





Asked about how his conversation with Coutinho went, Klopp added: "Yes, we've spoken but it's not for you."



Klopp was delighted by how his players responded after Islam Slimani nodded Leicester in front to make it two wins out of two on tour.



The squad travelled straight from the Hong Kong Stadium to the airport to embark on the 6,000-mile journey home. They are scheduled to land in Manchester on Sunday morning.



"It's been two hard games against difficult opponents so to win both games is a big thing. We don't need to make it smaller than it is," Klopp said.

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"Everything was working as we wanted. Yes, we conceded a goal but the line up was my idea.



"It was clear that not everything in defence would work with these boys together. It had big offensive potential.



"We scored two wonderful goals and then in the second half after the changes we were a bit wild going for the third goal and gave Leicester some opportunities on the counter attack. Yes, we want to create more chances but no risky passes.



"At the moment it's about showing up and getting fit. None of these boys need to convince me because I am already convinced. It's about us helping them to get in the best shape we can."

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James Milner is set to undergo a scan on his return to the UK after going off in the first half with discomfort in his thigh.



"He felt it a little bit, a little bit stiff. I hope it's nothing serious but we will have to see," Klopp said.



Asked for a message to the club's Hong Kong fans, he added: "Thank you. It was great, outstanding.



"I try to be 100% honest in my life. It wasn't a dream of mine to bring a team to Hong Kong and do a camp here. We had a long flight.



"But now we must say thank-you for being unbelievable hosts and the outstanding support we have been shown. Yes, it was hard work but it was good. The celebrations around us felt 50% like Anfield."