Coutinho issues rallying call

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho reckons the time has come for the team to be more ruthless in big games ahead of Wednesday’s Europa League final.

The Reds play current holders Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, with the Spanish side looking to win the trophy for the third year in succession and the fourth time in 10 years.

Coutinho has experienced more than his fair share of disappointment in just over three years at Anfield, ranging from Liverpool’s close challenge for the Premier League in 2014, the League Cup final penalty shoot-out defeat in February, and semi-final exits from both domestic cups in 2015.

But less than three months after that Wembley heartbreak against Manchester City, in which Coutinho scored a late equaliser to take the game into extra-time, the Reds have another shot at silverware.

Liverpool’s joint top scorer this season believes it is now time to take the …

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