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Liverpool news: Philippe Coutinho proved why he is key for Reds - Jordan Henderson
LIVERPOOL captain Jordan Henderson lauded the return of Philippe Coutinho after the 3-2 win at Leicester.
Jordan Henderson was full of praise for Philippe Coutinho
Liverpool hung on for a valuable three points away at Leicester with a 3-2 win at the King Power Stadium.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for the Reds before Philippe Coutinho, who was making his first start this season, doubled the visitor’s lead.
Shinji Okazaki got Leicester back in the game before half-time before quick-fire goals from Jamie Vardy and Jordan Henderson saw the game end 3-2.
And Henderson was full of praise for his side’s batting performance, singling out Coutinho’s first-half contribution.
"I felt as though we defended well for the majority of the game. We played some brilliant stuff, especially in the first half,” he said.
"Coutinho is a fantastic player.
“He produces magical things at crucial times of the game. This will give us good confidence going forward."