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Liverpool legend: This player is just as important as Daniel Sturridge
PHILIPPE COUTINHO is just as important as Daniel Sturridge for Liverpool's season, claims club legend Phil Thompson.
Phil Thompson says Philippe Coutinho is just as important as Daniel Sturridge
The Reds ran out 6-0 winners against Aston Villa in their last Premier League game and Sturridge was the first to get his name on the scoresheet after a long time out injured.
His goal - the first since October - earned him high praise and filled Liverpool fans with hope he could be fit and firing for them for the remainder of the season.
"The movement between the front three was terrific and they’ve got to be very confident right now."
Liverpool take on German side Augsburg in the Europa League Round of 32 tonight (8.05pm).