Liverpool fans start to panic after Philippe Coutinho’s hat-trick for Brazil

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Tom Victor

Liverpool fans start to panic after Philippe Coutinho’s hat-trick for Brazil

Philippe Coutinho is the top scorer at the Copa America after scoring his first ever international hat-trick.

Sure, it was only against Haiti, but you can only beat what’s put in front of you.

The Liverpool playmaker struck twice in the first half before adding a third in stoppage time to seal a 7-1 win.

Liverpool's end of season awards were a complete one-man show https://t.co/MSLq23JeCo #LFC

— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) May 12, 2016

That result leaves Brazil needing just a point from their final group game against Peru to guarantee their progress to the knockout stages.

Coutinho's hat-trick goal vs Haiti. #LFC pic.twitter.com/bbQfodORbo

— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) June 9, 2016

His first one wasn't bad either… #Coutinho #LFC pic.twitter.com/hh2amRXDLW

— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) June 9, 2016

Liverpool fans were broadly split into two camps after waking up to the news of Coutinho’s treble.

Naturally, most were just happy to see their star player turning on the style for his country.

It’s fair to say they’re excited about his potential in Jurgen Klopp’s first full season as manager.

https://twitter.com/herreraa09/status/740802012061782016

@Phil_Coutinho Great hat-trick last night #YNWA @LFC

— Jason Stewart (@JasonStewart74) June 9, 2016

https://twitter.com/ghazalympadri/status/740838464564961281

There was a bit of overreaction in among the praise, of course

Coutinho is the S. Curry of football- though less consistent. It's crazy seeing him score screamers from outside the box with ease #YNWA

— O L A W A L E (@Wale_XYZ) June 9, 2016

https://twitter.com/Arran0710/status/740716265044627457

https://twitter.com/iNabber/status/740725288322117632

But attention soon turned to fear, with fans hoping Coutinho hasn’t become so good that it’s impossible for the club to hold on to him.

I'll repeat, if we sell Coutinho, we can forget about success in the coming season. He is our best player along with Dan Sturridge.

— Dahir 🇵🇸🏆 (@dboetan7i) June 8, 2016

I've seen the light. Coutinho isn't a fraud. He's our best player and we NEED to keep him this summer or we're a banter club for 10 years.

— Aristotle (@Jurgenosophy) June 9, 2016

https://twitter.com/Reds12thMan/status/740849151332777984