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| David Luiz says Philippe Coutinho deserves to play in the Champions League |
LIVERPOOL could lose playmaker Philippe Coutinho next summer.
That is according to Brazil team-mate David Luiz, who believes Coutinho will be snapped up by a big club if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League again.
The 23-year-old arrived at Anfield in 2013 and helped Brendan Rodgers' men to Europe's elite competition in his second season, where they failed to progress from the group stages.
And after a poor sixth-place finish last term, Liverpool now find themselves playing in the Europa League and sitting ninth in the Premier League standings.
“Coutinho made the choice to stay at Liverpool without Champions League football this season. I don’t think he will make that choice again," former Chelsea defender Luiz said.
“The best need to be playing with the best. Coutinho is the best midfield player in England right now. That is great for him, but when you play at that level the big clubs will notice you.
“If Liverpool don’t qualify this season for the Champions League, I am sure he will be the most in demand player in Europe next summer.”
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