mo4ch:> Klopp explains ‘difficult’ Coutinho call as Liverpool reluctantly sanctioned Barcelona sale | Mo4ch News

The Reds allowed the Brazilian playmaker to head for Camp Nou in January 2018 after begrudgingly accepting that a big-money deal could be doneJurgen Klopp has lifted the lid on Liverpool’s “difficult” decision to part with Philippe Coutinho in January 2018, with the Reds begrudgingly sanctioning a €120 million (£106m/$130m) move to Barcelona.Those at Anfield had initially resisted efforts on the part of a Brazilian playmaker to push through a dream switch to Camp Nou.They even had Coutinho tied down on a new contract at one stage, but those terms merely delayed the inevitable.Editors' PicksOnce it became clear that the 27-year-old’s head had been turned, Liverpool agreed to part with a top talent when the right opportunity for all concerned presented itself.Discussing a protracted transfer saga with the Pure Football Podcast, Klopp said: "I really respected Phil's switch from the first second."Not that I do that all the time but it felt oh wow that could be difficult…