article_snippet.sent: It was a moment that gave Philippe Coutinho ‘the creeps’ - standing in the players’ lounge, awaiting the arrival of football royalty, Philippe Coutinho had nerves like never before.
article_snippet.sent: Not much flusters Coutinho, whom The Kop has christened O Magico (The Magician), but before Liverpool’s tussle with Manchester United last month Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Leiva were given the chance to meet Brazil’s most famous son.
article_snippet.sent: In terms of looking for sources of inspiration, Philippe Coutinho could hardly choose two better.
article_snippet.sent: Philippe Coutinho ambition is to follow in their footsteps and make Brazil’s fabled No 10 shirt Philippe Coutinho own
article_snippet.sent: but, before then, Philippe Coutinho first task must be to dominate Anfield’s landscape.
article_snippet.sent: no doubting Philippe Coutinho’s class.
article_snippet.sent: Look on YouTube and you will find footage of Philippe Coutinho bamboozling opponents as a 10-year-old in Rio de Janeiro.
article_snippet.sent: A decade on and the same tricks and shimmies are flummoxing defenders in the Barclays Premier League.
article_snippet.sent: Since the turn of the Year, Brazil’s form and confidence have risen dramatically.
article_snippet.sent: Again Philippe Coutinho expects to feel ‘the creeps’ at one of the sport’s most iconic venues but Philippe Coutinho is also aware of how imperative it is to deliver.
article_snippet.sent: Philippe Coutinho says: ‘We will try to finish the season on a high but games like this are always tough.
article_snippet.sent: ’ Philippe Coutinho's (right) displays have seen Philippe Coutinho nominated for the PFA Player and Young Player of the Year awards .
highlights_snippet.sent: Philippe Coutinho has been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year and PFA Young Player of the Year awards .