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Sadio Mane has issues with his luggage as Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool stars fly out to Germany without star forward Philippe Coutinho

LIVERPOOL'S stars have flown out to Germany as they prepare for their crucial Champions League play-off game with Hoffenheim.

Jurgen Klopp and co. hope to put the disappointment from their 3-3 draw at Watford in their Premier League opener behind them on Tuesday night.

 Liverpool are en route to Germany for their Champions League play-off game with Hoffenheim on Tuesday
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Liverpool are en route to Germany for their Champions League play-off game with Hoffenheim on TuesdayCredit: Maverick Photography
 Sadio Mane had some trouble with his suitcase en route to the airport from Melwood
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Sadio Mane had some trouble with his suitcase en route to the airport from MelwoodCredit: Maverick Photography

However, things got off to a bad start for star forward Sadio Mane... who seemed to have some difficulty with his luggage.

The Senegalese star, who scored against the Hornets at Vicarage Road, couldn't keep hold of his wheelie suitcase as it crashed to the floor en route to the airport.

Elsewhere, German duo Klopp and Emre Can were spotted on board, along with former Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino, who is now, of course, a Reds star.

Meanwhile, Philippe Coutinho has NOT flown out to Germany with Liverpool, setting tongues wagging that he is edging ever closer to a Barcelona move.

The Brazilian "Little Magician" missed the Premier League opener with a sore back and is said to be out of the European showdown with the same ailment.

Coutinho reportedly submitted a transfer request last week, after Liverpool ruled out any potential move.

 Sadio Mane dropped his luggage as he prepared to fly out to Germany on Monday
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Sadio Mane dropped his luggage as he prepared to fly out to Germany on MondayCredit: Maverick Photography
 Philippe Coutinho was seen leaving Liverpool training on Monday morning
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Philippe Coutinho was seen leaving Liverpool training on Monday morningCredit: Maverick Photography
 Jurgen Klopp will hope to have more success in Europe than he did in the Premier League opener
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Jurgen Klopp will hope to have more success in Europe than he did in the Premier League openerCredit: Maverick Photography
 Emre Can is flying into Germany amid reports linking him to Serie A side Juventus
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Emre Can is flying into Germany amid reports linking him to Serie A side JuventusCredit: Maverick Photography
 Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is part of the squad for the Champions League play-off
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Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is part of the squad for the Champions League play-offCredit: Maverick Photography
 Liverpool slipped to a 3-3 draw away to Watford in Saturday's opener at Vicarage Road
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Liverpool slipped to a 3-3 draw away to Watford in Saturday's opener at Vicarage RoadCredit: Maverick Photography
 Mark Grujic will be hoping to play some part in European competition this season
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Mark Grujic will be hoping to play some part in European competition this seasonCredit: Maverick Photography

The Reds have already turned down bids of £72million and £90m this summer, with the club now bracing themselves for a reported £109m bid.

The fact Coutinho is missing also means he is not currently registered in the Liverpool squad for the Champions League.

That now means he would not be cup-tied for Europe's elite competition should he move to the Nou Camp this summer.

 Liverpool will play the first leg of the Champions League play-off in Germany
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Liverpool will play the first leg of the Champions League play-off in GermanyCredit: Maverick Photography
 Alberto Moreno made the starting XI for the Premier League opener at Watford
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Alberto Moreno made the starting XI for the Premier League opener at WatfordCredit: Maverick Photography
 Liverpool haven't played in the Champions League since the 2014-15 season
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Liverpool haven't played in the Champions League since the 2014-15 seasonCredit: Maverick Photography
 Liverpool will be hoping to put their Premier League disappointment behind them
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Liverpool will be hoping to put their Premier League disappointment behind themCredit: Maverick Photography


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