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Coutinho keen for League Cup to kick-start Liverpool

Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho hopes a League Cup win over Manchester City can kick-start his team's campaign.

Jurgen Klopp's men are struggling in ninth in the Premier League, but can win a trophy when they take on City at Wembley on Sunday.

"We have a new team developing at Liverpool, a young team with a few experienced players," the Brazilian told The Guardian.

"We work for each other, and if we can win a first title I hope it could be the beginning of a good period.

"All the players want to be in the Champions League, that’s natural, because a club like Liverpool should be competing in the biggest competitions.

"Every player wants to make history, be part of the club's history. To do that you must win things, and this can start at Wembley."

"We thought we were close to the final when we went ahead but we did not play well and the score was turned around," Coutinho said.

"It was a frustrating moment for everyone but a new chance has come around quite quickly.

"We have the opportunity to make amends and this time I hope we can play at our best and not let it slip away."