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Caoimhe O'Neill

Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho gives love to Liverpool fans ahead of Champions League showdown

The Barcelona squad arrived in Liverpool on Monday afternoon ahead of their Champions League semi-final showdown against Jurgen Klopp's team.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic were all pictured arriving at the city centre hotel.

But it was Philippe Coutinho, who spent five years on Merseyside, who looked to take the most time greeting fans.

The playmaker was captured signing his autograph and taking pictures with supporters who had gathered to meet Barca's team bus.

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On the La Liga champions official Instagram account they shared a video of the 26-year-old.

In the short clip Suarez can be seen subtly acknowledging the crowd as Coutinho kindly signs some memorabilia.

The caption read: "Phil Coutinho giving love to the fans."

Andy Robertson on the edge Man City and Roma couldn't live with that Liverpool need to beat Barcelona 

Ernesto Valverde's side hold a three goal advantage heading into Tuesday night's second leg.

Kick off is at 8pm and it will be the Brazilian's first competitive game at Anfield since his 2018 departure.

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