Klopp: Why I subbed Coutinho at 60 (not tactical)

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Many Liverpool fans (ourselves included, if we’re being honest) were irate at Jurgen Klopp last night for taking Coutinho off on the hour mark – but it turns out the manager had little choice.

The Brazilian, who bagged in the first 45, threw up in dressing room at half-time and indicated to the bench he still felt sick before being subbed.

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Melissa Reddy of Goal tweeted Klopp’s statements on the matter:

Klopp decided to bring on Joel Matip for the final half hour, which changed our shape – and with it – our mentality.

We were dominating the Cherries and 2-1 up upon Phil’s departure, but an 87th minute equaliser broke our hearts and severely damaged our chances of a top four finish.

We’ve got Stoke and West Brom up next; the type of fixture which fills us with dread.

Hopefully Coutinho feels better by the weekend and can play 90 minutes for the first time in a while. We badly need him to.

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