Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will not replace Philippe Coutinho this month.
Coutinho departed Anfield earlier this month in a £142 million move to Barcelona, ending months of speculation regarding his future.
The Brazilian’s exit has left a hole in the Reds midfield and many fans had hoped to see the funds from his sale used to acquire a replacement.
Reports had indicated that would be the case with several outlets suggesting a return bid for Monaco playmaker Thomas Lemar was on the cards.
But Klopp has ruled out make a signing this month and instead indicated he will look to use those he has available to replace Coutinho.
He said: “I don’t think about money.
“Nobody told me that I have to think about money because we are always reasonable, we always try to do the right thing.
“Obviously we don’t hesitate to spend the money, we did a few times, but it is not about the moment, it is about making the right decision.
“I really think, it is not that Adam Lallana is a replacement for Philippe Coutinho but he is back. Cool. It is another wonderful, creative, offensive midfield player.
“Does he have the same free kick as Philippe Coutinho? No, but there are a lot of things he can do. He can make us stronger in these situations.
“And there are other players who can stand up. [Alex] Oxlade-Chamberlain was here all the time with Phil together but he can do a job, Milly (James Milner) still, Gini [Wijnaldum].
“So they are all here and can make an improvement and develop in the season so that is all good.
“If anything obviously right would be there in the window then nobody would not do it and we say, ok, let’s go for it.
“But it is not about doing something to cool the situation down or show the people we don’t sleep.
“It is only about right or wrong and at this moment in this situation it is right.”
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