Jamie Carragher believes Philippe Coutinho is Liverpool's new 'go-to' man.

The Brazilian playmaker again starred for the Reds in Monday night's 2-0 win over Newcastle United, landing the Man of the Match award, while winning the plaudits of former teammate Carragher.

The ex-Anfield defender suggests Coutinho has stepped into the boots vacated by Luis Suarez in the summer and expects him to be the Merseyside outfit's main man for years to come.

"The role he played tonight was the false nine we speak about a lot," Carragher said on Sky Sports' 'Monday Night Fooball'.

"We expect him in a wide area, but we saw some of his touches tonight and his ability in small spaces against players, some of the pieces of play he produced tonight.

"Last season Luis Suarez was Liverpool's main man, the go-to man. But as this season has progressed, and for the future, Coutinho is Liverpool's."

Carragher added: "He's getting to that stage now where you put him up against (Santi) Cazorla, (Meust) Ozil, (Juan) Mata, those type of players that play between the lines.

"When Liverpool were going for the title last year I still was not convinced he was a real top player, but he's getting really close now.

"He looks the best player every week."