Former Real Madrid and Brazil footballer Kaka, has said that Liverpool should be building their team around his compatriot - Philippe Coutinho.
He also believes the 23-year-old can be the man to replace long-time Liverpool player and captain, Steven Gerrard, after his impeccable rise in stock over the last two seasons.
Coutinho was centre stage again on Sunday as he scored a wonder strike with just four minutes to go, allowing Liverpool to secure all three points against Stoke City in their first game of the new season.
Coutinho can handle the pressure
Kaka admitted he is a "big admirer" of Coutinho - who he added can be a "very important player" for both club and country.
Whilst the expectations are for the Reds to reclaim a top-four spot this season, the playmaker - currently at Orlando City - said Coutinho "can handle" the pressure and expectations of being one of the brightest stars in Brendan Rodgers' side, who are vying to get back into the Champions League.
Kaka insisted that whilst "one great player doesn’t make a team", you can build a team around "one great player" - who he thinks Coutinho can be for Liverpool.
Kaka believes Coutinho can replace Gerrard
Kaka has moved to the MLS, as has Steven Gerrard recently, and he now believes that Coutinho can be the perfect man to replace 'Mr Liverpool'.
Kaka continued to say Coutinho "is a humble guy" and that whilst Gerrard is an irreplaceable "legend" - he can be the guy to step up to the plate and replace the former captain's impact on Merseyside.
Coutinho and Firmino will have a good partnership
Liverpool also signed another Brazilian this summer, bringing in the highly-rated Roberto Firmino for £29 million from Hoffenheim. Kaka said he also believes that Firmino will be a huge player for the Reds, but will need some time adapting to a new league.
Kaka stated that the Reds' new no.11 "will be a big player" and will have a "good relationship on the field with Coutino" but that he must be given time because of his fee and that the fact he is "adjusting to a new league" - which Kaka said "always takes time."
