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Liverpool legend says Mane is more important than Coutinho

Liverpool legend says Mane is more important than Coutinho

Liverpool legend turned Jamie Carragher says Sadio Mane is more important to the side than want-away attacker Philippe Coutinho, following the Reds 2-2 draw with La Liga side Sevilla, according to the Daily Mail.

Coutinho had been linked with a move away all summer window, even handing a transfer request.
After the match Carragher - standing alongside Mane - spoke to Jan Age Fjortoft, who was interviewing the pair for Nordic broadcaster Viasport.
 
The former Liverpool centre-back said: 'Mane was outstanding for Liverpool in the first half. 
 
'We speak a lot about Coutinho but Mane is the most important player for Liverpool. It's a shame he's going to miss the next three games.'
 
Mane added: 'We were a little bit downbeat at half time after missing the penalty but we're all professional and we're all behind him [Firmino]. 
'He's a very important player for us and has scored a lot of important goals for us.'