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How Twitter reacted as Philippe Coutinho’s roller-coaster day unfolded
You could almost hear the massive sigh of relief reverberating around Merseyside this morning when a statement was released on Liverpool’s confirming Philippe Coutinho is not for sale.
had reported just on Wednesday evening that Barcelona had submitted a formal offer in the region of £90million for the Brazilian sensation, touting him as a potential Neymar replacement.
But – just 24 hours before their opening day clash with Watford – it seemed that all fears had been well and truly alleviated with a formal statement from Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group. It insisted:
“The club’s definitive stance is that no offers for Philippe will be considered and he will remain a member of Liverpool Football Club when the summer window closes.”
Yet it wasn’t long – just 80 minutes in fact – until Liverpool fans were tearing their hair out again as announced that the 25-year-old Brazilian has handed in a transfer request and wishes to leave.
And it’s fair to say that the events of the day caused quite a stir on social media…
It was Liverpool’s Twitter account that broke the initial good news…
Fenway Sports Group statement on Philippe Coutinho:
— Liverpool FC (@LFC)
And it’s fair to say their supporters were just a bit relieved…
Just woke up to FSG's statement on Coutinho
— 👋 (@RTFlair)
Big Phil stays love you mate ❤️😘
— Alexander Page (@AlexanderPagey)
http://twitter.com/tatendataka91/status/895941958576869376
Thanks for being a true professional Let's make it a year to remember! ❤
— 🌧️ la pluie 雨 regn ||| (@fon_tay)
But then Sky Sports brought Liverpool fans crashing back down to Earth abruptly…
BREAKING: hands an official transfer request – Sky sources.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews)
And the earlier relief suddenly turned to confusion when Liverpool denied the claims…
adamant that they haven't received a transfer request from Philippe Coutinho
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC)
⏰ 11:00: Liverpool say Coutinho isn't leaving. 😁
⏰ 12:20: Coutinho hands in transfer request. 😳
⏰ 12:30: Liverpool confirm he hasn't. 🤔
— SPORF (@Sporf)
Leaving supporters not knowing what to think…
I wish Coutinho would make a statement himself so that we actually know what's what. Hate media stirring things up.
— Lucky Linn (@Linn_LFC)
http://twitter.com/joshpwhitehead/status/895989443676561408
What a complete and utter shambles this is…absolute joke
— SwedishCar850 (@SwedishCar850)
Before it was confirmed by respected journalists close to the club…
Coutinho has now informed that he wants to leave
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC)
Philippe Coutinho has asked to leave Liverpool.
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce)
Ensuing a social media meltdown from Liverpool fans just 24 hours before the new season…
http://twitter.com/sinhey4/status/895992587189760002
Woke up optimistic for the new campaign, then the Coutinho news comes up. 🙂🔫
— John (@JB_0014)
has screwed us if this is true. No VVD, No Keita and no time to find a replacement!! Horseshit!!
— 🔴ChrisbLFC🔴 (@CBDrumsuk)
It's bad enough we haven't got VVD and Keita. If we let Coutinho go now, especially after the statement, we'll be a laughing stock.
— Josh (@JoshCF_)
What do you think Liverpool fans? Will the club remain firm? Let us know below.