‘it’s all about belief’ says Coutinho

Liverpool maestro Philippe Coutinho has pinpointed increased belief as one of the main reasons for the Reds’ good start to the season. The Merseyside club currently sit in second having already negotiated trips to Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea. The Brazilian thinks that confidence is a key factor in the team’s improved form this season, telling […]
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2016-11-24 18:34:00

Liverpool maestro Philippe Coutinho has pinpointed increased belief as one of the main reasons for the Reds’ good start to the season. The Merseyside club currently sit in second having already negotiated trips to Arsenal, Spurs and Chelsea.

The Brazilian thinks that confidence is a key factor in the team’s improved form this season, telling Sky Sports, "It’s all about the confidence and the mentality that the coach has given us. This used to be a team that didn’t really believe in itself. Now the players feel more comfortable and this comes from the coach. That’s something that’s reflected on the pitch and in the results."

Coutinho says his own form is a result of playing in a position that he enjoys, "I like the position that I’m now playing, What I like most about it is that I don’t have to just stay in one place. I have the freedom to move around. The manager is comfortable with me doing it and that’s given me the confidence to go and play."

The Brazilian says that this has led to fruitful partnerships with teammates, "I am linking up well with all of the players on the pitch. And when the team is playing well, the individuals in the team look like they are playing better.

"I like the tactical training we are doing. There is a lot of it. [Klopp] is teaching us to press when we don’t have the ball and keeping that pressure up. Then we have to keep possession when we do have the ball. It’s about putting that mentality into us."