A win for Liverpool would see them close the gap on their neighbours in sixth place in the Premier League and qualification for the Europa League.
“Philippe Coutinho has settled in very nicely,” said the Liverpool legend, “but it will be a big experience for him.
“We’ve seen talented players in the past come in and not take to the derby at the first time of asking.
“It will be a big game for Coutinho. He will have played in big games before, of course, in Brazil and Spain and Italy, but this is different.
“He has consistently shown some good things since he arrived at Liverpool and Sunday could be a big opportunity for him.”
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