Coutinho, who has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, hasn’t played for Liverpool this season due to a back problem and more recently a virus.
Lallana’s return meanwhile, has been put on hold due to a thigh injury.
Without two of their main stars, the Reds have made a solid start to the campaign, picking up four points from their first two Premier League games.
And although both situations have been hard to bear, Klopp feels his side have weathered the storm superbly.
“I don’t think anyone can expect that we are prepared for a situation like this,” Klopp said.

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“So now, (we were saying) what’s the solution? We took the solution – we had the solution.
“And the team have handled it all brilliantly so far.
“To get through in the Champions’ League, 100 per cent will help with the development and confidence of the team.
“Since I came in Oct 2015 we created in this build an atmosphere that is extremely special – and if the Champions’ League isn’t a sign (of that), then I don’t know what is.”
Liverpool host Arsenal tomorrow (4pm), and have fond memories of this fixture last season as they cruised to a 3-1 win.