If there were doubts about Phillippe Coutinho's desire to play for Liverpool, today's performance may be enough to erase them.
The Brazilian player led the way for the Reds with one goal and one assist during the first half of the game against Leicester, which turned out to be crucial given the 3-2 score in that game.
Coutinho's performance and leadership proved why Jürgen Klopp was so desperate to have him around even if the player wanted to join Barcelona. If you're curious why Klopp trusts him so much, these stats might give you an idea.
Most goals from outside the box since Philippe Coutinho's debut:
— BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) September 23, 2017
P. Coutinho (16)
C. Eriksen (15)
Y. Toure (14)
W. Rooney (11)
He's back! pic.twitter.com/Z3u2cI1Ozz
Free-kick goals in PL since Aug 2015
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) September 23, 2017
4 @Phil_Coutinho
4 G Sigurdsson
3 A Sanchez
3 D Payet
3 Willian pic.twitter.com/hNQzQK6fDT
Philippe Coutinho has become the first Brazilian in history to record 30 Premier League assists.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) September 23, 2017
Leading the way. pic.twitter.com/dYV39cluR2
Liverpool's next clash will come mid-week, with the Reds playing their second UEFA Champions League match of the season against Spartak Moscow.