Author Topic: The Philippe Coutinho Thread (Read 265890 times)

Danny_ · « **Reply #160 on:** January 19, 2014, 11:55:48 am »

I get the feeling that he's desperate to get to the World cup and it may be a case of him trying too hard. He had his worst game of the season yesterday. But, to use a cliche, 'form is temporary, class is permanent'. He just needs to sort out his head and get back to the basics. You don't need to score more Phil. We've got two top drawer strikers for that. All you have to do is start providing them with the service you did last year. It might not get you into the Brazil squad but then again, it might also. Gotta play to your strengths.

BazC · « **Reply #161 on:** January 19, 2014, 12:30:22 pm »

Quote from: El Lobo on January 19, 2014, 09:00:57 am

Again, Alberto must be wondering what has to happen for him to get an opportunity.

To be fair, Alberto's not really in the picture when they're all fit.

Coutinho needs some time out, I love the lad - he's been a revelation since he joined us - but he's not really been playing that well lately, and it was leading up to a shocking performance against Villa. I've never seen him so out of sync with Suarez and Sturridge. Maybe the problem was that Villa were just too good for us in the middle of the park. And to be honest, we've been done by shit teams who don't give us any space in the middle quite a lot with Rodgers' team. Sticking Gerrard as the sole deep CM gave no one any space in the middle of the park.

Anyway, I think we have the options to cover - Gerrard moves further up the pitch, supports Sturridge/Suarez, with Lucas, Henderson and Allen behind.

Byrneand · « **Reply #162 on:** January 27, 2014, 12:35:51 pm »

Agree with BazC, I think Coutinho is looking knackered and if we had a stronger squad he'd be getting a few games rest.

Feel for the lad

John C · « **Reply #163 on:** January 27, 2014, 05:42:38 pm »

Its a weak comparison but Coutinho reminds me of a lad that use to with us every Tuesday & Sunday on the park, he was a far, far better footballer than everyone else and could go past anyone any time he wanted. It was effortless for him.
Coutinho once did that for us, he'd turn and skip past people for fun, indeed he was capable of making professional footballers look silly. He just needs to get that attitude back, he needs to be told you are better than any of you're opponents and its your right to play round them as if they're not there.
I'm not sure if its through rest or reassurance, but it needs to be drawn back in to his game.
A good performance tomorrow could do him the world of good.

sambhi92 · « **Reply #164 on:** January 27, 2014, 05:46:26 pm »

Quote from: John C on January 27, 2014, 05:42:38 pm

Its a weak comparison but Coutinho reminds me of a lad that use to with us every Tuesday & Sunday on the park, he was a far, far better footballer than everyone else and could go past anyone any time he wanted. It was effortless for him.
Coutinho once did that for us, he'd turn and skip past people for fun, indeed he was capable of making professional footballers look silly. He just needs to get that attitude back, he needs to be told you are better than any of you're opponents and its your right to play round them as if they're not there.
I'm not sure if its through rest or reassurance, but it needs to be drawn back in to his game.
A good performance tomorrow could do him the world of good.

It would be good for him to have a good game. Bad thing is he seems to go missing in the big games.

CraigDS · « **Reply #165 on:** January 27, 2014, 05:46:46 pm »

I think not having a solid LB behind him isn't helping things. Not only does it mean he has to hold the wing position a little more, but without someone bombing on past him and taking a man with him he is often left with at least 2 opposition players around him as soon as he gets the ball.

karl740 · « **Reply #166 on:** January 27, 2014, 05:50:05 pm »

Needs a few games through the middle. That's where we saw the best of him last year when him and hendo swapped. His weight of pass was spot on everytime last year where as every through ball this year into a decent position has been slightly over hit.he Is taking too many shots on at the moment Also which is ok if he scores one or two but his finishing leaves a lot to be desired.

MrRaptorTurtle · « **Reply #167 on:** January 27, 2014, 05:53:49 pm »

Quote from: just Craig? on January 27, 2014, 05:46:46 pm

I think not having a solid LB behind him isn't helping things. Not only does it mean he has to hold the wing position a little more, but without someone bombing on past him and taking a man with him he is often left with at least 2 opposition players around him as soon as he gets the ball.

This is why I cannot wait till we get Enrique back, tank going forward, overlaps a lot of the time, gives Coutinho an extra option or at least takes a man away from him and has brilliant link up play with Suarez! We really have missed him this season!

CraigDS · « **Reply #168 on:** January 27, 2014, 06:01:22 pm »

Quote from: MrRaptorTurtle on January 27, 2014, 05:53:49 pm

This is why I cannot wait till we get Enrique back, tank going forward, overlaps a lot of the time, gives Coutinho an extra option or at least takes a man away from him and has brilliant link up play with Suarez! We really have missed him this season!

Yep, even if he isn't the most amazing full back, his ability to get up and down the wing really creates a huge amount of space and I think Coutinho is missing that.

YJT · « **Reply #169 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:55:53 pm »

He's back

His passing was excellent but his pressing was unreal, like a mini Mascherano

Anfield Ed · « **Reply #170 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:56:23 pm »

Yep he was awesome tonight.

Sat1 · « **Reply #171 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:56:35 pm »

Lovely little player

Robert_B · « **Reply #172 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:56:58 pm »

Fantastic tonight. His ability to pick out a pass is priceless.

TheVeg · « **Reply #173 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:57:17 pm »

What a great performance from him today. Amongst the number of positives that we can take from this game, I think Coutinho's performance was the number 1. He was pressing hard all game and showed some fantastic touches and an exquisite pass for sturridge's first

B0151? · « **Reply #174 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:58:11 pm »

Much better coming from deep. If he can play in a 1-2 against Everton, he can play it against anyone. Rodgers will be really impressed and refreshed that he has that option now.

JovaJova · « **Reply #175 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:58:23 pm »

He just makes things happen, they don't come off half the time but even when they don't he is still creating havoc

The sort of player we haven't had in a very long time

LFCTikiTaka · « **Reply #176 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:59:13 pm »

His best performance in a while, excellent pressing, dribbling and passing. My MOTM today.

Phineus · « **Reply #177 on:** January 28, 2014, 09:59:15 pm »

His best game so far this season. Lovely assist for the 2nd and got really involved in the pressing. He makes us tick so much when on form.

lawrie · « **Reply #178 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:00:55 pm »

thats more like it Philippe

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #179 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:01:50 pm »

That's more like it. He has the ability to hold on to the ball anywhere on the park. So even if he's a little deeper he has that ability to retain possession. Did that brilliantly tonight

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #180 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:01:54 pm »

Superb player and shows his influence again. He is one of the first names on the teamsheet as far as I'm concerned. He's one of our multipliers.

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #181 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:02:46 pm »

Bloody brilliant. Some player that Coutinho lad.

Durlmints · « **Reply #182 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:02:46 pm »

His best performance this season in my opinion.

SlowRap · « **Reply #183 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:03:21 pm »

How good is this kid? Only 21 so will only get better!

Number 7 · « **Reply #184 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:04:38 pm »

Absolutely boss tonight.

One of his best ever performances in a Liverpool shirt.

ElstonGunn · « **Reply #185 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:04:39 pm »

Best game since Fulham last year, at least.

Seriously embraced his inner Iniesta today! Get in, Phil.

robgomm · « **Reply #186 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:04:50 pm »

He's a number ten. I remember people saying that last season and I wasn't sure early on but he is. That's where he needs to be now.

Clayton Bigsby · « **Reply #187 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:05:36 pm »

Great game today. Had a lot of space and when he has that is devastating.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #188 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:05:40 pm »

Was just tiny bit of from pulling of some absolute goodness - still produced the stuff.

Good game from the wee lad and here's to more of the same.

Melbred · « **Reply #189 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:06:12 pm »

His best performance of this season. Hopefully it becomes the norm as we're going to need those performances during the run in.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #190 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:06:18 pm »

Best game for him this season in my eyes. Unbelievable.

DanA · « **Reply #191 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:07:07 pm »

He's back

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #192 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:07:50 pm »

That's the Coutinho we need to see more of. Quality today

kavah · « **Reply #193 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:07:55 pm »

He's just great at football.

Kansti · « **Reply #194 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:08:03 pm »

Just a fucking delightful player. A joy to watch when he's on song, and I'm glad he's back.

Draex · « **Reply #195 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:08:50 pm »

Boom, what a performance best of the season - he was everywhere in defense and attack, just brilliant tonight.

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #196 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:09:35 pm »

Juan Mata can suck my left nut.

This guy is Jesus #2

elpistolero7 · « **Reply #197 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:10:24 pm »

Quote from: ElstonGunn on January 28, 2014, 10:04:39 pm

Best game since Fulham last year, at least.

Seriously embraced his inner Iniesta today! Get in, Phil.

Inner Jizzynandodive you mean.

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #198 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:11:15 pm »

Well in Phil, his best performance this season, Could easily have had 2 more assists tonight. Hope he keeps up this level of performance until the end of the season now

babraham · « **Reply #199 on:** January 28, 2014, 10:13:34 pm »

Much, much better! Hopefully that's his bad patch done and dusted now.