Former Liverpool forward Neil Mellor believes Reds’ midfielder Philippe Coutinho has the potential to become world class with the club.
‘Philippe is at a club where he has the chance to become a world class player, ‘ Mellor wrote in the Liverpool Echo.
‘What I like about him is his attitude as well as his natural Brazilian flair and ability on the ball.
‘This is a lad who came here from a big club in Italy where it was not working out. He is a South American boy and has had to make big adjustments – such as getting used to our climate and the language. Yet he’s come out of his comfort zone and always plays with such energy and an obvious love of the game.
‘In a world where football is increasingly seen by some as just a business, his attitude is really refreshing.
‘He has expressed his gratitude today to Brendan Rodgers for bringing him on so well and that is a nice touch.
‘He clearly has a lot of respect for the Liverpool manager and believes that if fans are patient with him and back the boss, then success will come.’