Liverpool did not bring in another playmaker after the departure of Philippe Coutinho because Jurgen Klopp “didn’t really want to replace him”, says Reds legend Robbie Fowler.
A Brazilian midfielder headed for the exits at Anfield in January 2018, with a big-money transfer taking him to Barcelona.
The general consensus was, and still is, that Liverpool would look to add another creative influence to their ranks at some stage.
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Klopp has, however, opted against landing a proven performer to fill the No.10 role in his side, with the Champions League winners looking to favour a different approach.