Liverpool inspired by maternal instincts

Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho has revealed how the Reds’ title push last year was inspired partly by the players’ mothers.

Coutinho says manager Brendan Rodgers struck on an unusual motivational tactic of reading letters from mums as his side charged towards Premier League glory.

Liverpool ultimately fell just short, losing out to Manchester City by two points, but Coutinho has spoken of how the messages had a profound effect in the dressing room.