Philippe Coutinho nicknamed David Blaine by Daniel Sturridge because of his amazing skills
Sturridge believes his Liverpool teammate has magic in his boots - and the Brazilian is showing the rest of the Premier League
DANIEL STURRIDGE has been left so impressed by the dazzling skills of Philippe Coutinho he has nicknamed his Liverpool teammate David Blaine.
Sturridge has been stumped watching the skills Coutinho shows in training and in matches, and likens him to top American magician Blaine.
The Brazilian striker has had magic in his boots this season, helping Liverpool to top spot in the Premier League after eleven games.
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And Coutinho transferred that magic to the international stage, scoring a brilliant goal as Brazil thrashed old rivals Argentina in a World Cup qualifier last night.
The 24-year-old has emerged as Liverpool’s star player this season, scoring six goals and creating a host of others as Jurgen Klopp’s side become on the Premier League’s great entertainers.
He has already been linked in Spain with Barcelona, and the rest of the game’s big-hitters are all casting an enviable eye over Anfield.
Sturridge has seen his own first team chances limited by the form of Coutinho, Roberto Firmino and Saido Mane so far this season.
But the England striker knows a magician when he sees one, and the Blaine nickname for Coutinho is here to stay.