article_snippet.sent: Steven Gerrard (left) and Phillippe Coutinho (front) also played well as Liverpool's title tilt fell short .
article_snippet.sent: The England international has excelled since the turn of the year, while Phillippe Coutinho (front) would command Phillippe Coutinho (front) share of the vote.
article_snippet.sent: Brendan Rodgers suggested after the Brazilian’s fabulous goal against Manchester City on March 1
article_snippet.sent: Brendan Rodgers Can has caught the eye since Christmas, while results have been better with Lucas Leiva in the team; Liverpool have only suffered three defeats in the 23 matches Lucas Leiva has started.
article_snippet.sent: Coutinho has again played well and won the game for Liverpool to send them into the FA Cup semi-finals .
article_snippet.sent: Coutinho has popped up with some important goals
article_snippet.sent: Rodgers must have feared the worst as Simon Mignolet kept Simon Mignolet side’s Wembley dreams alive with two stunning saves early in the second period, but then, much to Simon Mignolet relief, up popped Coutinho.
article_snippet.sent: There is still time, of course, for one of Rodgers’ squad to emerge as the absolute best of this bunch; on May 19, a gala dinner will be held at the city’s Echo Arena when the successor to Suarez will be announced.
article_snippet.sent: At this moment, nobody is better placed than Coutinho.