Aston Villa boss Gerrard: We need more from Coutinho

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·7 August 2022

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard admits they need to get Philippe Coutinho more involved after defeat at Bournemouth.

Villa struggled to create on the south coast, with playmaker Coutinho a peripheral figure.

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Manager Gerrard concedes his former Liverpool team-mate has room for improvement ahead of next weekend's home clash with Everton.

"I don't think he was at his best - I think Phil will be the first one to admit that," said Gerrard.

"Our quality was certainly off. Phil was one of those people but I don't think he was the only one."