Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool wizard hails boss Jurgen Klopp, saying: He gives me confidence, I feel at home
Reds forward suggests he won't be leaving Anfield any time soon, revealing he is more than happy with his situation
LIVERPOOL star Philippe Coutinho has been embroiled in transfer speculation in recent weeks, after his sublime start to the season attracted the attention of a host of top European clubs.
Barcelona in particular are keen to make the Brazilian ace, 24, their No1 target in the upcoming transfer window.
Coutinho has netted six times and dished out five assists for Premier League-leading Liverpool through 2016-17 so far.
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With the future of the talented forward up in the air - particularly while starring on Brazil duty this week, netting twice in his last three international games - there has been some good news for Reds fans.
Coutinho has come out and claimed he feels at home at Anfield; and has Jurgen Klopp to thank.
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He said: “Klopp gives me confidence, I feel at home.”
Meanwhile, Coutinho's former coach Rodney Goncalves echoed that sentiment, adding: "His ambition is to be in the list of the top ten players [in the world].
"Whenever we speak, he always says that he is very happy at Liverpool and his biggest challenge is to win the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool.
Coutinho - who joined Liverpool from Inter Milan in January 2013 for just £8.5million - has been an integral figure in leading the Reds to the top of the Premier League, netting in their 6-1 drubbing of Watford last time out.
The Brazilian, dubbed the 'Little Magician' by the Reds faithful, has turned out 157 times for Liverpool, netting 34 times as he has become a key man in the starting XI.
And while Coutinho has been gushing about his love for his manager, Klopp has been equally thrilled with his star man.
Following Liverpool's 4-2 win over Crystal Palace a fortnight ago, the German chief said: “[He's a] very good football player.
“Everyone knew it before, I think.
“He's now 24, his work rate is outstanding. That's how it is. You can't be a genius every day.
"He's a proper football player. All good."