Jamie Redknapp admits major worry about Philippe Coutinho at Liverpool

Jamie Redknapp has admitted that he is worried about Philippe Coutinho’s dip in form for Liverpool in recent weeks.

The Brazilian playmaker is widely regarded to be one of the Premier League’s top attacking talents but he has struggled for form of late.

Coutinho played 60 minutes of Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday afternoon as the Reds had to come from behind to secure victory.

And speaking after the game, former Liverpool midfielder Redknapp voiced his concerns about Coutinho’s dip in form for the Reds in recent weeks and the impact it could have on his old club’s top-four hopes.

“The one worry for me is Philippe Coutinho at the moment,” Redknapp told Sky Sports.

“The man was on fire earlier in the season, he was the difference.

“But some of the magic has gone and he needs to try and get that back. That’s the manager’s job this week.

“Especially at Man City where he’s had a lot of success in the last two or three seasons.

“That’s a bit of a worry for me because he makes such a difference. When he plays well, so do Liverpool.”

Liverpool are currently in fourth place in the Premier League as they bid to secure qualification for the Champions League next season.

The Reds are five points clear of fifth-placed Arsenal but have played two games more than the Gunners.