We all get caught up in the moment from time to time and say things we don’t exactly mean.
Let’s write Paul Ince’s claim on Wednesday night off as just that because we can’t, for the life of us, see how he legitimately believes that James Milner is a better footballer than Philippe Coutinho.
Don’t get us wrong, Milner is one of the most versatile, hardworking players walking the planet but would you really prefer to have the England international over Coutinho in your team?
Barcelona’s pursuit of the Brazilian midfield genius tells you everything you need to know about his talent and while Milner has proven invaluable for Reds manager Jurgen Klopp with his ability to play in several positions, we can’t exactly see Klopp turning down a £72 million bid for Milner.
During Liverpool’s defeat on penalties to Atletico Madrid in the Audi Cup final on Wednesday night, Ince was discussing his former side on ITV’s coverage of the game and he came out with one whopper of a bold statement.
“Forget Coutinho, James Milner is Liverpool’s best player,” Ince said.
“He can play in every position.”
Reds supporters didn’t exactly agree with the player who once made 81 appearances for the club.
Did Paul Ince say James Milner is our best player over Coutinho? #LFC #AudiCup pic.twitter.com/Om5anN460h
— SamuraiT-X 👹🗡 (@SamuraiTX90) August 2, 2017
Paul Ince just said Milner is out best player. I understand the point he made – he's a solid, versatile senior player – but Ince is mad.
— Luke C (@lrchandley) August 2, 2017
Paul Ince pic.twitter.com/EhN7Bm7k9k
— LFC Fans Corner (@LFCFansCorner) August 2, 2017
Paul Ince: For me Milner is the best player in the whole team pic.twitter.com/6zm21pbFFZ
— – (@Coppin_LFC) August 2, 2017
https://twitter.com/AnfieldAffinity/status/892806328569221120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpoolecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fpaul-ince-claims-james-milner-13423618
https://twitter.com/waltaldinho/status/892807089466290182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liverpoolecho.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Ffootball-news%2Fpaul-ince-claims-james-milner-13423618
https://twitter.com/SherlinGovender/status/892836125328453636
Paul Ince claiming James Milner is our best player?!
He literally isn't even the best player in the squad with the initials JM.. #LFC
— Krishan Majithia (@krishm91) August 2, 2017
Paul Ince reckons James Milner is Liverpools best player. Anddddd thats why you failed as a manager
— Kuv (@Kuv90) August 2, 2017
