Philippe Coutinho reminds suitors of worth

A cynic might suggest it is more than coincidence that Philippe Coutinho’s most prolific goalscoring month in a Liverpool shirt has come just before the transfer window reopens.

Nevertheless the 25-year-old Brazilian emphasised against Swansea City just how important it is for Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to retain his services for the immediate future. If not longer.

Had Barcelona scouts their eyes over this display they would have been licking their lips; it was a selection box of Coutinho’s ability packed with plenty of festive treats for the Kop to feast upon.