5 playmakers Liverpool could consider to replace Philippe Coutinho

#4 Kai Havertz (Bayer Leverkusen 04)

The German youngster looks destined for the top and would fit in with Liverpool's Moneyball strategy

Already dubbed the new Mesut Özil due to parallels in playing style, the young playmaker is one player who would fit in perfectly with the ethos Kloop has created at Liverpool.

The fresh-faced 18-year-old made his senior debut as recently as October 2016, in the process, becoming Bayer 04’s youngest ever league debutant.

Blessed with a very sweet left foot, the Aachen-born player is a brilliant passer of the ball who has the eyes for a perfect pass and is capable of playing either as a winger or as a playmaker.

Playing in a team where each player is expected to work hard for the team regardless of talent, Kai is already used to being a hard worker and defending collectively, something that would stand him in good stead if he were to come to Anfield.

In 25 games so far this season, he has scored 3 goals and provided 6 assists and is a key component of the Werkself’s drive for a UCL spot.

He has been linked to Liverpool in the past as the club reportedly invited him to their Melwood training ground before the youngster signed his first professional contract with Bayer.