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‘Klopp didn’t want cover for Coutinho’ – Liverpool legend supports transfer call

Liverpool did not bring in another playmaker after the departure of Philippe Coutinho because Jurgen Klopp “didn’t really want to replace him”, says Reds legend Robbie Fowler.

A Brazilian midfielder headed for the exits at Anfield in January 2018, with a big-money transfer taking him to Barcelona.

The general consensus was, and still is, that Liverpool would look to add another creative influence to their ranks at some stage.

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Klopp has, however, opted against landing a proven performer to fill the No.10 role in his side, with the Champions League winners looking to favour a different approach.