Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool > FC Barcelona)

Loved that thru ball for Daniel to cooly finish for his first goal. Loved more the fact that Daniel grabbed Coutinho, pushed either Sissokho or Toure out of the way, put his arm around him and pointed to him, saying to the crowd, it was all him.

Great display form Phillipe, nice to have you back mate. Keep on assisting and you will get your goal scoring boots back on shortly.

Loved that thru ball for Daniel to cooly finish for his first goal. Loved more the fact that Daniel grabbed Coutinho, pushed either Sissokho or Toure out of the way, put his arm around him and pointed to him, saying to the crowd, it was all him.

Great display form Phillipe, nice to have you back mate. Keep on assisting and you will get your goal scoring boots back on shortly.

There is an unconditional amount of love between the two. These two have a great understanding of each other's game, which is a joy to watch.

There is an unconditional amount of love between the two. These two have a great understanding of each other's game, which is a joy to watch.

Can't wait to see more of it tonight.

Had a good game against Everton, but I think we need a lot more out of him both on the ball and off it. With two up front, we can't carry many more luxury players.

Needs a rest but we've got nobody else. Cheers FSG.

Needs a rest but we've got nobody else. Cheers FSG.

Dont think he is physically tired, how many games has he played since coming back from injury? I just think he is a bit off form. Could play Alberto but of course he has never been given a chance, another odd signing!

Hes become a fan favourite ala Agger without really earning it. He loses the ball as often as he creates with it. Doesn't score enough. His workrate is improved but if were honest he hasn't done enough in recent weeks. Hes probably lucky that we don't really have the options to come in and take his place

Has all the ability in the world but needs to start doing more for me

We have seen a lot of these creative sorts in midfield over the past years. Coutinho, when he first came, really impressed me mostly with his through balls more than anything.
He is technically very graceful and inventive. This season for me he gets 5 out of 10, but, his 5 out of ten is better than Allen or Moses's 9 out of ten maybe. So, maybe he'll find his step again and improve, he has it in there.
If he gets back in form; it's the type of technical player that can be the difference at the end of the season.
If he carries on like this to the end, I wouldn't rate him high for the season, I'd feel disappointment.
Needs to grow his lucky hair back maybe.

Sterling had some time out, albeit with a long spell with injury and he's come back better than ever so maybe taking Countinho out of the team for a couple of games will do him good.

Love watching the lad play when he's on form, just needs to add some goals and assists.

Hes become a fan favourite ala Agger without really earning it. He loses the ball as often as he creates with it. Doesn't score enough. His workrate is improved but if were honest he hasn't done enough in recent weeks. Hes probably lucky that we don't really have the options to come in and take his place

Has all the ability in the world but needs to start doing more for me

Agree with that Brian i thought the lad had been poor for quite a number of games to be honest ,trouble is his poor games are still better than Joe,s good games ,he still has the ability to create while Joe couldn,t create an orgy in a room full of sluts,

Sterling had some time out, albeit with a long spell with injury and he's come back better than ever so maybe taking Countinho out of the team for a couple of games will do him good.

Love watching the lad play when he's on form, just needs to add some goals and assists.

I agree with this. Not only do I think it'll help the teams shape but I think Coutinho will benefit from a little break. He's found it hard this season after a sensational start last year. I think thats important to remember; when he came he really did hit the ground running and was absolutely class in some of our best performances last year, like the 0-6 away at Newcastle. He set himself very high standards and so far this year he hasn't lived up to them.

Maybe a few games starting on the bench will help him rediscover that form. With the form Sterling is in it certainly won't be Raheem that is dropped should we change the team for Arsenal.

How could you justify starting Allen ahead of Coutinho? He doesn't impose himself much on the game either, and has less to offer in attack.

I would keep Allen on the bench. He has been a major disappointment whenever he has featured.

Who'd have though he had combative midfielder in his locker as well.  Not me, but he f'n does and deserves loads of plaudits for his 1st half display against Arsenal.

That ball to Sturridge can only be described as sex.

That ball to Sturridge can only be described as sex.

He played a great ball out to Sterling too when Sterling then followed it up with that great bit of skill to rinse the full back.

Coutinho was constantly getting the best of Wilshere, it was F***ing awesome haha. Phillippe played so well today and, it should be noted, in a deeper position at that!

Coutinho was constantly getting the best of Wilshere, it was f**king awesome haha. Phillippe played so well today and, it should be noted, in a deeper position at that!

He completely outplayed Wilshere, the guy when on form is a magician.

Boss game... passing was out of this world

Excellent today. When he plays like that he gives us a dimension to our play we haven't had since the Barnes and Beardsley days.

Much better from Philly. Put himself about and was instrumental in pressing the likes of Arteta and Wilshere. His passing is sublime at times and unlocks doors that would otherwise never be opened.

My concerns about him come in the away games, but if he starts putting big shifts in, he will flourish in them, especially on the counter.

Thought he was outstanding yesterday, lost out on MOTM from me (voted Sterling) by a cats whisker. His movement, passing and vision was a treat to see. For me it was also nice to see a little fire in the belly of Philippe.

And here are you guys, now relieved we started with Coutinho before Allen. Thank gawd BR doesn't take the advice of the majority 

Ynwa

More like the Coutinho of last season now.

Irresistible when hes in that form.