While they are still favourites to finish in the top four, Liverpool can't afford to drop too many more points in these kinds of games.
Klopp paid tribute to the class and determination of Coutinho, whose 30th career Premier League goal made him the top-flight's leading Brazilian scorer - and Firmino and the improvements Mignolet has made in his game. That said, they drew at home against Bournemouth on Wednesday after Joshua King equalized for the visitors in the 87th minute. "We're not 100 per cent sure when it will happen, but then it is clear his season is over", Klopp said, according to Liverpool FC's website.
But, aware Coutinho was struggling with diarrhoea and Firmino had been tired, Reds boss Klopp admitted it was a big decision to bring on the Brazilians at the break as he feared they would only last 30 minutes. But the Brazilian insisted it was a team effort, "No".
"I thought he was lucky in this situation that not more happened, but now we are close to the end of the season and that means it will be pretty much impossible that he will play again this season".
"Of course. It was a big win. There are a lot of points to fight for and every game for us is very important".
Stoke boss Mark Hughes was frustrated having taken the lead and been denied a certain second by Mignolet saving from Charlie Adam and Saido Berahino.
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Mane's started all but five Liverpool games this season.
It's a problem that has blighted them all season, and if they are to make the top four, and therefore qualify for the Champions League, they will need to put that right immediately to avoid giving their rivals further hope of surpassing them.
They remain third, nine points ahead of fifth-placed Arsenal and sixth-placed Manchester United, both of whom have three games in hand on Klopp's side.
This time Firmino did well to stay onside while tracking a long-ball from Matip.
"He feels much better but we will have to see if we can bring him tomorrow".
"I don't think we were at it for the first 15-20 minutes, we found it hard to get the momentum going in the first half".
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