Coutinho not included against Hoffenheim

Philippe Coutinho has been omitted of Liverpool’s squad for the initial leg of their Champions League playoff against Hoffenheim on Tuesday.

Coutinho, who has actually handed in a transfer request amid interest from Barcelona, missed out on Saturday’s Premier Organization opener versus Watford because of a back injury.

Resources told ESPN FC on Friday that the Brazil global had actually asked to leave Liverpool, however that the club are not considering offering him.

Liverpool’s proprietors, Fenway Sports Group, had previously released a statement on Friday saying no deals “will be thought about” for Coutinho, who has actually already been the subject of two fell short quotes from Barcelona.

Daniel Sturridge, who likewise missed out on the 3-3 draw with Watford, is absent from the squad as he proceeds his recuperation from an upper leg injury.

Liverpool, who depart for Germany on Monday afternoon ahead of the first leg, are wanting to reserve their location in the Champions Organization team stage for the first time since the 2014-15 season.

The initial leg at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena on Tuesday will be adhered to by the return game at Anfield next Wednesday.

Liverpool squad: Alexander-Arnold, Moreno, Lovren, Milner, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Can, Mane, Salah, Firmino, Kent, Solanke, Origi, Gomez, Klavan, Flanagan, Robertson, Matip, Grujic, Mignolet, Karius, Ward.