Crooks: Gerrard a Bad Influence on Coutinho — bleacherreport.com

Former Stoke City and Tottenham forward Garth Crooks suggests the return of Steven Gerrard may have a negative impact on Philippe Coutinho's form at Liverpool. Gerrard could return from injury to take part in the Reds' Premier League tie against Burnley on Wednesday, per Mike Whalley of ESPN FC. Coutinho has shot to prominence in Gerrard's absence—scoring terrific goals against Southampton and Manchester City—but Crooks indicates the captain's reappearance could knock Coutinho's confidence.

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