Mauricio Pochettino believes Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho
possesses qualities similar to Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi.
The Brazilian has enjoyed a promising start at Anfield since
joining from Inter Milan in January, and also attracted interest from
Southampton during the transfer window.
Pochettino knows the 20-year-old midfielder well after
coaching him during a loan spell at Espanyol last season, and admits he could
cause Southampton problems when Liverpool visit St Mary's on Saturday.
"Philippe is a Brazilian player and, as it happens with
most Brazilians, he has a special magic in his feet," said the Saints
boss.
"Aside from the magic that he has, he also has an
amazing work-rate and that makes us doubt whether he fits the mould of a
typical Brazilian player or a European one because his work ethic is
outstanding.
"What is important about him is he is a good lad, a
good kid - a great, humble person.
"I do think Coutinho has that same quality that
Ronaldinho and Messi have, but he has much to prove yet.
"What is really clear to me is that Coutinho is a
really responsible player - really dedicated and responsible to his own
players."
Source http://www.skysports.com
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