Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he has no doubts Philippe Coutinho will shine on the big stage this season
Brendan Rodgers says he has no doubts Liverpoolmidfielder Philippe Coutinho will shine on the big stage this season.
The 21-year-old created six chances for his team-mates in the club’s opening 1-0 victory over Stoke City at Anfield on Saturday.
The Brazil international has scored three goals and made seven assists in 13Premier League appearances since moving to the Reds.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers signed the young midfielder in an £8.5m deal from Inter Milan in the January transfer window.
And the Northern Irishman is confident Coutinho will replicate his excellent performances against the Premier League’s top clubs.
“He was still gaining his fitness and those were high-tempo games [against Tottenham and Chelsea],” said Rodgers.
“I have no doubts about him on the big stage. I’ve seen him play inChampions League games for Inter, he can play in the big games; he has the temperament and quality.
“He was only 18, 19 when he started at Inter. You don’t see many young players playing in Italian football. He was at the stage where his quality demanded he played regularly, and it was about finding a stage for him to do that.
“When I was aware he was available having known of him when he was in Brazil, I thought it would be perfect for us. He’s a wonderful player, a joy to watch.
“He’s just turned 21 and he has a great career ahead of him.” 
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