Obviously Coutinho has long gone now, but he had that little bit of guile to break a team down that sat back
Michael Owen on former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho
However, he claims Liverpool struggle to break down weaker sides who look to sit back and hit them on the counter.
And Owen says that is something Philippe Coutinho would bring to the team when he was at the club.
Coutinho left Liverpool for Barcelona in January for a fee of around £146million.
“I think so (the way PSG set up will play into Liverpool’s hands),” Owen said on BT Sport.
Liverpool news: Owen says the creativity lost by Jurgen Klopp Coutinho's exit has not been replaced (Image: BT SPORT)
Liverpool news: Philippe Coutinho joined Barcelona in January this year (Image: GETTY)
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“I think Liverpool playing against better teams over the last period of time, last five-10 years, Liverpool play well against the better teams.
“They almost suit them, they come out to play, Liverpool can nick the ball back in dangerous areas and go and attack.
“Breaking down teams, obviously Coutinho has long gone now, but he had that little bit of guile to break a team down that sat back.
“Liverpool have got pace in their team but if a team sits back, you need a little bit of imagination.