Despite not specifically referring to the Philippe Coutinho transfer saga, Jurgen Klopp's notes in Liverpool's programme notes were striking.
The German wrote, ‘today is our one and only priority. It is where our attention is - 100 per cent.’
‘The attitude of our players has been outstanding. We have faced challenges during pre-season and at the beginning of the season already.
‘I love that in our squad we have players of different personalities but at their core they all care passionately about what they do, about this club and about each other.
‘To achieve something special we all need to put what we can to achieve together ahead of what we might want for ourselves as individuals.’
It is not a secret that Coutinho wants to leave Anfield for Barcelona. The Brazilian handed in a transfer request last week in an attempt to force through a move to the Camp Nou.
In the match against Crystal Palace, the visitor's supporters sang, ‘Where’s your Coutinho?’
The 25-year-old was not present at his team's win, and nobody truly knows if he will still be at the club come the end of the transfer window.
Liverpool's attack lacked ideas throughout the clash with Crystal Palace and if it weren't for Luka Milivojevic overrunning the ball in the 73rd minute allowing Sadio Mane to grab the winner, the Reds would have been staring down the barrel at their second consecutive draw.
Mane and Firmino looked lost with summer signing Mohamed Salah, who came on as an impact sub late on in the tie.
Klopp needed Coutinho to provide the missing balance in the midfield and deliver the killer final ball. If Liverpool can keep hold of their prized asset, they will have a player who is not afraid to drive at the opposition's defence and an attacking midfielder who can add flair to the team's attacks.