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Philippe Coutinho urges Liverpool to 'stay awake' after defensive collapse in Champions League draw with Sevilla

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Philippe Coutinho admits Liverpool's Champions League draw with Sevilla felt like a defeat after they threw away a three-goal first-half lead away from home.

And the Brazilian playmaker has called on his team-mates to 'stay awake' in order to eradicate the defensive inefficiencies that were once again laid bare.

Jurgen Klopp's side raced 3-0 ahead thanks to a Roberto Firmino brace and Sadio Mane, before the Spaniards came roaring back after half-time and equalised right at the death.

Philippe Coutinho admits Liverpool's Champions League draw with Sevilla felt like a defeat
Philippe Coutinho admits Liverpool's Champions League draw with Sevilla felt like a defeat

'It wasn't a good result, we almost felt like we do after a defeat,' he told the club's official website.