Liverpool hero John Barnes believes Philippe Coutinho has been unsettled.

Barcelona have stepped up their interest over the past week amid uncertainty surrounding Neymar's future in Catalonia.

Coutinho bagged the winner as Liverpool picked up the Asia Trophy with a 2-1 win over Leicester City on Saturday.

"You could tell by the way he reacted after he scored, with no celebration or anything, that something isn't quite right with Philippe at Liverpool," said the Reds hero, speaking to ESPN FC.

"It would be great if Liverpool keep him, but if he goes, I wish him all the best.

“Jurgen Klopp still has a good squad, so he will maximise the potential of the squad without Coutinho.

“We'd like him to stay, but if he goes Klopp will still find a way of being competitive."