Philippe Coutinho picks his dream five-a-side team including ex-Liverpool stars Steven Gerrard and Luis Suarez

PHILIPPE COUTINHO snubbed his Liverpool team-mates as he selected his dream five-a-side outfit.

The Brazilian included former Reds Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard in his side.

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But compatriot Roberto Firmino missed the cut, as did Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

Coutinho chose fellow Brazil internationals Julio Cesar and Lucio as a formidable goalkeeper-defender partnership.

And he named Gerrard – who he believes is the best midfielder he has ever played with – in a one-man engine room.

Suarez joins former Barcelona team-mate Neymar up front to complete a formidable line-up.

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On Gerrard, Coutinho told Sky Sports: “When I arrived it was a dream to play with a guy I used to watch in Brazil and play as on the PlayStation.

“He’s the best midfielder I’ve ever played with. He was better than I thought he was.

“He was an idol for me but when you see him training and in the dressing room it is even better.”

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Neymar and Coutinho both represented the same Brazil Under-15s side and the Reds playmaker thinks his pal is destined for greatness.

Asked if he would win the Ballon d’Or, the ex-Inter Milan ace said: “Yes definitely, it’s coming.

“He’s the best technical player I have played with.”

Coutinho chose Wesley Sneijder as his substitute and current Brazil boss Tite got the nod as manager.