Philippe Coutinho says Danny Sturridge plays a big role in Liverpool's great team spirit.

The pair joined Liverpool last January.

Coutinho told the club's website: "He's an excellent person. He's always playing around with me and the other players, and he's fun to be around and a great player.

"Everybody on the team gets along very well when they're off the field and I think that creates a greater union between us and makes us stronger on the field."

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