Steven Gerrard says he is still digesting Philippe Coutinho's departure to Barcelona but admits he isn't surprised by the midfielder's decision to leave Liverpool.
Coutinho completed his £145million transfer to Barcelona last week and was paraded in front of his new supporters at the Nou Camp on Monday.
The Brazilian handed in a transfer request in the summer in the face of Barcelona's interest but Liverpool managed to hold on to the midfielder for another six months.
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But Gerrard, speaking on BT Sport's coverage of Brighton's win over Crystal Palace, said it was difficult to stop Coutinho leaving when his heart was set on Barcelona.