Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho admits he was star-struck when meeting with Pele during his visit to Anfield.

Pele visited Anfield for Liverpool's clash with Manchester United last month and the Brazil superstar took time to meet compatriots Coutinho and Lucas before the game.

"We spoke with Pele just for a little bit," Coutinho said. "I had never met him before, it was my first time and a great honour for me.

"I was a little bit nervous meeting him before the match. It is the ultimate honour because Pele is the greatest player of Brazil and probably the world.

"Meeting a person like that sends a shiver down your spine. Of course, I took a photograph with him.

"I will keep the photograph that was taken with some of the other idols I have."