Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has jumped to the defence of Philippe Coutinho after their Champions League meltdown at Liverpool.

Some players in particular faced criticism, including club record signing Coutinho.

"Let's not get ahead of ourselves," said Valverde.

"The season isn't over, there's still a game left which is a title, we went for the treble, and we've got to May with the chance to do it, we hope that Coutinho can help us win," he said when asked about the Brazilian.