Philippe Coutinho 2.0 has emerged in the Premier League and Liverpool have to sign him - opinion
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Philippe Coutinho was one of Liverpool’s best players in the Premier League era.Not many players can say they gave the Reds as much as Coutinho did, with the Brazilian helping the club out massively during his spell on Merseyside.On his day, he was simply unplayable, with his technical ability second to none, before then providing Liverpool with £142m when leaving for Barcelona.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. With Antoine Semenyo looking unlikely, which forward should Liverpool sign instead?
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Since then, they have not really had a player similar, but there is one playing in England right now who could just be a regen.He proved that yet again over the weekend too, with his performance proving yet again why Liverpool need to sign him.Morgan Rogers is the new Philippe CoutinhoTidy on the ball, a low centre of gravity and an eye for goal are just three traits that Coutinho had that not many do.However, Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers certainly has all three, with the Englishman showing that week in, week out.Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty ImagesHis talent was on display again at the weekend too when they faced Man United, with his two goals reminiscent of a certain Brazilian playmaker. He cut inside onto his right foot and bent them both into the corner, something Coutinho was synonymous with during his time in the division.
Rogers now has seven goals and three assists this season, with back-to-back braces showing just how dangerous he is right now.Getting him out of Villa will certainly be a tall order and be something that would have to wait until the summer anyway, but if there is a chance, Liverpool simply have to go all in for him.Morgan Rogers suits Liverpool’s new systemArne Slot has tried something a little different at Liverpool in recent weeks, with the Dutchman using a diamond formation to make the midfield more solid.This would suit Rogers down to the ground as he would thrive in the number 10 role, but he could also drift out wide like Florian Wirtz when needed.His versatility is a big part of his game and he really could play anywhere in attack for the Reds, making him the perfect option yet again.It would come as no surprise to see Villa demand something like £100m for their star man in the summer, but Liverpool have proven they are willing to spend that type of money, and he might just be worth every penny. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox