Breaking News!! Barcelona Make Bid for Neymar Perfect Replacement (See More)

Philippe Coutinho has been left out of Liverpool’s squad, for the friendly against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday night.

The Brazilian, who is wanted by Barcelona as a replacement for Neymar following his £200million transfer to Paris Saint-Germain, has a slight niggle which forced him to miss the clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Barcelona’s desire to sign Coutinho has only increased following Neymar’s departure and he remains their top target ahead of Eden Hazard and Ousmane Dembele.

However, Liverpool insist the playmaker will not be sold this summer.

Coutinho missed the final of the Audi Cup against Atletico and now skips the trip to Dublin to rest a back injury. Manager Jurgen Klopp will be hoping to have him fit for the season opener against Watford.