Liverpool attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho has committed his future with the reds, the club has confirmed. The Brazilian joined the Liverpool-based outfit in the winter of 2013 and has since established himself as one of the club's key forwards, having scored 34 goals in 163 appearances. And now, statistics show that he is one of the most lethal forwards forwards in the Premier League - from outside the box.
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According to sports data company WhoScored, only Christian Eriksen of Spurs has scored more goals (10) from outside the box in the last three league seasons than Coutinho (9).
Philippe Coutinho: Only Eriksen (10) has scored more goals from outside the box in the last 3 PL seasons than @Phil_Coutinho (9) #LFC pic.twitter.com/ZVYDafpibz
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 25, 2017
The former Inter Milan man perfectly suits in Jurgen Klopp's attacking style of play and his long-range shots have been key to unlocking crowded defences. But can he unlock Southampton's defence today in the semi-final of the EFL cup? The Saints travel to Anfield with a 1-0 advantage in the first leg, and it will require the magic of Coutinho and Co. to turn things round.
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