Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho remains determined to leave Anfield, it has been revealed.

Indeed, Sport reports Coutinho's relationship with manager Jurgen Klopp remains tense, despite his impressive return to action.

Its claimed Coutinho still hasn't forgiven Klopp for blocking him from moving to Barcelona over the summer. The midfielder also is angry that Klopp forced him to return by playing his way from the bench.

Coutinho felt he should've been handed an immediate start.

His ambition remains to join Barca, though he knows he cannot afford to down tools in a World Cup year.