Coutinho's enigmatic answer when asked about his future

Patrick Power 6 years ago 7.7k
Coutinho admitted his future is up in the air. AFP

Barcelona remain keen on signing Philippe Coutinho, who admitted he is unsure where his future lies and vowed to give his all for Liverpool while he remains at Anfield.

"I am at Liverpool and I always do my best when I have the opportunity to play, respecting the jersey and the supporters," Coutinho said after scoring a hat-trick in the 7-0 win over Spartak Moscow on Wednesday night.

The Brazilian appeared destined to leave Merseyside in the summer but Liverpool refused to allow the 25-year-old to leave for La Liga despite three mammoth bids from Barcelona.

With the Catalan giants expected to return with an improved offer for the Brazilian in January, the playmaker conceded he is not sure where his future lies: "I do not know how the future is going to be. What will happen in January, we will know it in January. I do not know if there will be an offer," he said.

"Last summer there was a job offer in the same way that happens with any employee and I was interested in it. Since I stayed I have played with will and desire," he added, before reassuring fans that he will continue to deliver for Liverpool.

"Of course a lot happened in the summer but my will is always to play and do the best wherever I am, that has not changed," Coutinho concluded. "I am here (at Liverpool), we have a lot of games and I try to do my best to help."

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