Steven Gerrard feels Philippe Coutinho is ready to take on the mantle of Liverpools talisman after being the clubs shining light in a disappointing season. Liverpool have failedto qualify for the UEFA Champions League after being eliminated inthis seasons group stages, as well aslosing in the semi-finals of both the FA Cup and League Cup. Coutinho, though, has been in excellent form throughout the campaign and unsurprisingly swept the board at Liverpools end Dansby Swanson Jersey -of-season awards on Tuesday. Coutinho took home the Goal of the Year, Performance of the Year, Players Player of the Year and Player of the Year awards. Departingcaptain Gerrard was honoured with a specialOutstanding Achievement prize at the ceremony, andused his acceptance speech to hail Brazil playmakerCoutinho. Im a bit bored of making all these speeches, so I want to pay tribute to Philippe this is his night, said the former England skipper. He cleaned up all the awards and deservedly so. Hes the next big thing for me. I hope he stays for a long time and helps us win some more trophies. Ron Cey Jersey