16 August,2017 10:41 AM IST | Hoffenheim (Germany) | AFP
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson admitted that he is powerless to influence Philippe Coutinho's thinking, after the Brazilian reportedly submitted a transfer request last Friday
Jordan Henderson
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson admitted that he is powerless to influence Philippe Coutinho's thinking, after the Brazilian reportedly submitted a transfer request last Friday.
Jurgen Klopp's men play Hoffenheim in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tonight and Coutinho, who has a back injury, did not travel with the squad.
Philippe Coutinho
"It is obviously a difficult situation for Phil. Whatever I say will not help the situation but as players, we are fully focused on the game," Henderson said.
"As players, you expect things in the transfer window to happen and players come and go. Of course, if you ask everyone, they want Phil to stay as he is a world-class player. I have had conversations with Phil, it is private, and I don't think I can influence the situation.
"I am close to him and I have a lot of respect for him, but everything that happens is nothing to do with me."
Klopp, who insisted that he would not think about Coutinho while the player is unfit to play for the club.
