That’s after the Reds made it into the Champions League final by beating Roma 7-6 on aggregate earlier this week.
Coutinho left Liverpool in January but was unable to play for Barca in Europa after featuring for Jurgen Klopp’s side in the first half of the season.
And the Catalan club saw their run ended at the quarter-final stage by Roma.
Spanish outlet Diario Gol, known for their bold claims, say Coutinho now wishes he had STAYED at Anfield.
And Barcelona are said to be angry with the Brazilian for making his feelings clear as they believe the image of the club has been damaged.
Check out Kiev’s Olimpiyskiy Stadium, host stadium for the 2018 Champions League final
THE 2018 Champions League final will take place between Real Madrid and Liverpool in Kiev on Saturday 26 May.
But the La Liga giants believe their reputation will be in tatters if Real Madrid can make it three Champions League wins on the bounce.
Coutinho has impressed since joining Barcelona in helping Ernesto Valverde’s side to a dominant Spanish top flight title.
But the 25-year-old now knows if he had stayed at Anfield he would have had the chance to write his name in the history books in a Champions League final.
Coutinho joined Barcelona in a mammoth £142m move back in January.
Many felt Liverpool would struggle with out their midfield talisman.
But Mohamed Salah has been the man to step up for the Reds and has scored an incredible 43 goals in all competitions.
That has seen the Egyptian winger named the PFA Player of the Year.
Salah has helped Liverpool knock Porto, Manchester City and Roma out of the Champions League.
Source: Daily Star