2015 Liverpool Third – Philippe Coutinho #10 Large

The 2015/16 season was one of change for Liverpool Football Club, marking the arrival of Jürgen Klopp in October 2015 after Brendan Rodgers was sacked.

• Premier League: Liverpool finished 8th, inconsistent in results as Klopp worked to rebuild the squad and implement his pressing philosophy.

• Domestic Cups:

  • League Cup (EFL Cup): Reached the final, losing to Manchester City on penalties after a 1–1 draw (Coutinho scored the equalizer).

  • FA Cup: Knocked out in the fourth round by West Ham.

• Europe:

  • Made an exciting run to the UEFA Europa League final, defeating Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund (in a thrilling 4–3 comeback at Anfield), and Villarreal along the way.

  • Lost 3–1 to Sevilla in the final.

• Key Storyline: The season was transitional, but it laid the foundation for Klopp’s future success. The attacking spark came largely from Coutinho, Firmino, Sturridge, and Lallana.

• Kit: The 2015/16 Liverpool away jersey, designed by New Balance, was white with red trim, featuring a subtle pinstripe pattern and red cuffs.

2. Player’s Impact – Philippe Coutinho (2015/16)

Philippe Coutinho, affectionately nicknamed “The Little Magician”, was Liverpool’s most creative and dangerous player in 2015/16.

• Appearances: 43 across all competitions.

• Stats: 12 goals and 7 assists.

• Key Performances:

  • Scored in both legs against Manchester United in the Europa League.

  • Netted a crucial strike in the 3–1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

  • Equalized late in the League Cup final vs. Manchester City, keeping Liverpool alive until penalties.

• Role: Operated primarily as an attacking midfielder or winger, orchestrating attacks with his dribbling, vision, and trademark long-range shots.

• Legacy: Coutinho was Liverpool’s standout player in a transitional year, keeping the club competitive and providing moments of brilliance as Klopp began shaping the team around energy and creativity.

3. Full Squad List – Liverpool 2015/16

Manager(s): Brendan Rodgers (until Oct 2015), Jürgen Klopp (from Oct 2015)

Goalkeepers:

• Simon Mignolet

• Ádám Bogdán

• Danny Ward

Defenders:

• Nathaniel Clyne

• Alberto Moreno

• Mamadou Sakho

• Dejan Lovren

• Martin Škrtel

• Kolo Touré

• Jon Flanagan

• Joe Gomez

• José Enrique

• Tiago Ilori

Midfielders:

• Philippe Coutinho

• Jordan Henderson (Captain)

• James Milner

• Lucas Leiva

• Adam Lallana

• Emre Can

• Joe Allen

• Jordon Ibe

• Cameron Brannagan

• Kevin Stewart

• Pedro Chirivella

Forwards:

• Daniel Sturridge

• Roberto Firmino

• Christian Benteke

• Divock Origi

• Danny Ings

• Sheyi Ojo