£137m Liverpool star exit reports fuelled after being dropped from Champions League squad – contract rebel Can has been included

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will be unable to call upon his star playmaker Phillipe Coutinho ahead of Tuesday’s clash with Hoffenheim.

The Reds take on the Bundesliga side in a UEFA Champions League qualification clash. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 (GTM).

Coutinho’s future at Liverpool grows increasingly uncertain by the day. The Brazil international has closely linked with a move to Barcelona.

According to the Sun, Barcelona are preparing a mega £137 million offer for the playmaker. The Catalan giants are on the hunt for a replacement for Neymar Jr who joined PSG earlier this month.

Coutinho also missed Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Watford FC last weekend due to a back injury. The 25-year-old sent a transfer request to Liverpool on Friday.

Meanwhile, Emre Can – who has also been linked with a move away from Liverpool – has been included in the squad.

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Liverpool squad which will travel to Hoffenheim:

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

Coutinho has four years remaining on his contract with Liverpool after signing an extension last summer.