Coutinho is a big-game player - Skrtel

Philippe Coutinho proved himself an important player
for Liverpool with his double against Chelsea, says
Martin Skrtel.

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel lauded Philippe Coutinho
following his match-winning display against Chelsea.

Jurgen Klopp's side fell behind at Stamford Bridge to Ramires'
opener but a Coutinho double was added to by Christian Benteke
for a 3-1 victory.

Skrtel believes the former Inter attacking midfielder proved he
has what it takes to make a difference in the big games by
turning Saturday's encounter on its head.

"The big players show their quality in the games you need
them," Skrtel is quoted as saying by the Liverpool Echo.

"Maybe Philippe didn't play quite as well in the last few games
but he showed his quality and how important he is for this team.

"We didn't start well, we knew that. But I think after that 10
minutes we started to play the game we wanted to and the
[equalising] goal we scored was a massive help for us.

"To beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge is always something
special and especially after the performance we showed."