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Burnley boss Dyche: Liverpool's Coutinho is 'absolutely top class'

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has labeled Liverpool ace Philippe Coutinho as a 'top class' player.

The Brazilian playmaker has been continuing his brilliant recent form of late culminating in a stunning goal in the 2-1 win over Manchester City on Sunday.

As Dyche gets his Clarets ready to travel to Anfield on Wednesday night, Coutinho's name was mentioned in the highest regard by the Turf Moor manager.

"There are some very highly talented players out there and Coutinho is developing into one of many in the Premier League who I think are absolutely top class," Dyche said of Coutinho who has four goals and four assists to his name this season.

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