Coutinho looking forward to Besiktas clash [divider]
Liverpool attacking midfielder Coutinho revealed that he is looking forward to the Europa League Round of 32 clash against Beşiktaş.
The Reds will host the Black Eagles at Anfield on Thursday 19 February and Coutinho believes it will be a great game.
“It will be a great game against Besiktas and everybody is looking forward to it. The Europa League is a big competition and I know they are a good team, so they’ll be two great matches,” Coutinho told the official Liverpool website.
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Coutinho was singled out for praise by Beşiktaş manager Slaven Bilic before the game.
The former Croatian national team manager also underlined that his side would be taking precautions to stop Coutinho.
“Coutinho is an exceptional talent, we cannot afford to give him time and space on the ball,” Bilic told DHA.
The Brazilian attacking midfielder has three goals and five assists in all competitions for Liverpool this season.
Beşiktaş were undefeated in the Europa League Group C, drawing against Tottenham at White Hart Lane and beating Spurs 1-0 in Istanbul.
The Eagles are currently 1st in the Süper Lig on 47 points after 20 games.
