The Brazilian maestro made his stunning £142million move to the Spanish giants in January 2018, after the Reds found themselves unable to compete for silverware. However, since his exit, manager Jurgen Klopp has overseen a remarkable turnaround which culminated in a sensational Champions League triumph last season. And Souness feels Coutinho's departure has ultimately allowed them to flourish. (Image: AFP)“Maybe, for the neutral, they were a better watch a couple of years ago,” Souness told Sky Sports. “But when they got rid of Coutinho and brought in Van Dijk and Alisson, that’s when they made that jump.

Source: Daily Mirror December 30, 2019 07:41 UTC