Rodgers Admits Surprise at Coutinho Impact
When Philippe Coutinho arrived for a mere £8.5M, Liverpool secured the bargain of January. Brendan Rodgers, though, wasn't expecting him to be as good as he has been right out of the gate.
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Sturridge Credits Coutinho for Scoring Form
Daniel Sturridge has made a massive impact since arriving at Liverpool, but the striker credits much of his early success to Philippe Coutinho's skill as a playmaker.
Video: Sturridge v. Fulham
On Sunday, Daniel Sturridge's tireless running and constant trickery saw the striker bag three goals and Man of the Match honours—more than enough reason to highlight his afternoon through the wonders of video.
Rodgers: Still a Long Way to Go for Coutinho
Though he's impressed greatly since arriving in England, Brendan Rodgers believes there's still a long way to go for Philippe Coutinho and wants to see the hype kept in check.
Coutinho Looks Forward to Suarez Collaboration
He quickly became the most popular kid in class upon his arrival, but Philippe Coutinho is quick to heap praise on teammate Luis Suarez for helping him with a seamless transition into the starting eleven.
Coutinho: "It's Better Playing in England"
Early returns suggest Philippe Coutinho is Liverpool's signing of the season—and the player appears as happy about life at his new club as the club and its fans are to have him.
Coutinho Amongst Best Gerrard's Ever Played With
Captain Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool are only a touch of consistency and a smart signing or two away from challenging for the top four—a smart signing or two like Philippe Coutinho.
LFC: What To Look For
Talking points heading into the remaining eight games of the season.
Liverpool Will Look to "Brilliant" Coutinho Again
Captain Steven Gerrard and assistant manager Colin Pascoe have both been impressed by Philippe Coutinho's impact, and the young Brazilian will again be key to Liverpool's chances when they face Southampton on Saturday.
Rodgers Hails Coutinho's Instant Impact
Having played less than two full games worth of football for Liverpool, Philippe Coutinho already looks the bargain of the season, and Brendan Rodgers has been quick to praise his latest signing's instant impact.
Coutinho "Quite Calm" About Transition
After a scoring a goal on his full debut in Liverpool's last league outing against Swansea, Philippe Coutinho is confident that he'll be able to make the changes necessary in order to ensure that his Anfield career is a successful one.
Rodgers: "I've Been Tracking Him Since He Was 15"
Philippe Coutinho may be the first major signing of the Rodgers era with no connection to the coaches or backroom staff, but having kept an eye on him for five years the manager believes he knows the player better than most.
