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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists Philippe Coutinho is 'worthy of world class status' after Merseyside derby performance against Everton

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has praised forward Philippe Coutinho for his performance in the Reds' recent Merseyside derby win.

Coutinho scored a superb goal as Liverpool cruised to a comfortable 3-1 win over their fierce rivals Everton at Anfield.

The Brazilian was named man of the match for his efforts and Klopp believes that Coutinho showed he is capable of mixing it with the very best on his day.

Klopp believes Coutinho put in a world class performance against Everton on Saturday
Klopp believes Coutinho put in a world class performance against Everton on Saturday
The playmaker scored a sublime goal and earned the man of the match award in the 3-1 winu00a0
The playmaker scored a sublime goal and earned the man of the match award in the 3-1 win

He told Liverpool's official website: 'Philippe demonstrated his credentials as a player worthy of 'world-class' status.