Liverpool produced a masterclass as they dominated West Ham at the London Stadium. The Reds knew a win would keep the Champions League hopes in our own hands and Philippe Coutinho was at his best as he chalked up a brace and an assist.
The opening goal was scored by Daniel Sturridge, who started in place of the injured Roberto Firmino. A fantastic pass from Coutinho allowed the Reds to get on the board before a couple from Coutinho set the side for an all-important win.
Divock Origi got a goal late on but Coutinho was the star of the show. The Brazilian has been subject to a move to Barcelona but Liverpool fans wanted to ensure they wouldn’t lose out on their star player.
Twitter was abuzz with updates on the former Inter Milan player as the Reds just need to beat Middlesbrough to ensure at least a Champions League qualifying spot.
Barcelona watching Coutinho score 2 goals and bag an assist from central midfield today… pic.twitter.com/d2JcK6qezs
— BigSport (@BigSportGB) May 14, 2017
COUTINHO vs West Ham:
Goals: 2
Assists: 1
Chances created: 7
Pass success: 89.3%
Dribbling success: 75%10/10 performance, in the CM role. pic.twitter.com/joIMnlZ0x0
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStat) May 14, 2017
A comfortable and thoroughly enjoyable victory. My personal choice for Man of the Match – Coutinho (obviously). One game remaining. pic.twitter.com/x65Kpka0z5
— Kloppholic (@Kloppholic) May 14, 2017
Sanchez is good but he’s not quite Coutinho pic.twitter.com/dM0G9LtM5G
— Geoff (@ClinicaIFirmino) May 14, 2017
Coutinho isn’t going nowhere, and shouldn’t go anywhere where’ll be just another player. He has the chance to become a club legend at LFC.
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStat) May 14, 2017
Not there yet. What a win though. I’d happily clean Coutinho’s house and wash his car twice a week as long as he’s at Liverpool. ❤️ #YNWA
— colin murray (@ColinMurray) May 14, 2017
@Linda_Pizzuti @LFC Dear Barcelona Soccer team, how much you pay us for @Phil_Coutinho? Sincerely @FenwaySportsMgt
— FenwayWeComeNotToPay (@FenwayWeComeNot) May 14, 2017
With Coutinho in midfield, if we can get another speedster like Lucas, Costa or Salah on the left? Exciting. #LFC
— Mo (@CoutinOhOhOh) May 14, 2017
Coutinho had a one-track mind today. pic.twitter.com/HzBPvO4C7J
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 14, 2017
If we see Barcelona coming for Coutinho pic.twitter.com/2620tsxH0S
— A (@ZonalMarker) May 14, 2017
Magician, @Phil_Coutinho, makes West Ham fans disappear. #LFC #WHULIV pic.twitter.com/UMbaAzfWA1
— LFC Photo (@LFCphoto) May 14, 2017
#ThatFeelingWhen you kept faith with Phil Coutinho for #DGW37 pic.twitter.com/NqbhKmhtPt
— FPL (@OfficialFPL) May 14, 2017
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