Liverpool Attacking Duo Reveal Key Ingredient to Early Success in the Premier League

Published on: 10 November 2016

Liverpool are playing all sorts of football this season, and it's obviously working, as they're sat in pole positionat the top of the Premier League table at the moment.


Some call it beautiful, manager Jurgen Klopp famously described his style as 'heavy metal', but Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino insist that it's 'happy football', particularly among the Brazilians in the squad.

Speaking to the Reds'official website, both players described the nature and influence of players from Brazil, as well as South America.


Brazilian footballers have happiness within them,� Coutinho explained.


Brazilian footballers are always trying to create chances. They are very bold.


And it has always been like this in Brazil, we have examples of great players: Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Romario. They are very skilful players. I think that's what it is. It is a country where there are many players.�

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His partner in crime, Firmino,echoed the same sentiments.


That's true. [In our opinion], Brazilian football is very skilful and has a lot of quality," agreed the former Hoffenheim forward.


"And the future ahead looks bright.�


Coutinho went on to explain that he hasn't changed his approach as he's become more experienced, and what we are seeing nowis no different from how it used to be when he was growing up playing.

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We have that style in the way we play,� Coutinho stated.


At the front, we always try to create chances. We have been like this since we were young children. My style is more or less similar to my style when I was little.�


Once againFirmino was quick to echo his compatriots musings.


"It is a talent that God has given and thanks to it we are very grateful, and that is it. We have a happy football and we always enjoy ourselves in the games.� Firmino added.


The pair have scored 10 goals between themin the Premier League this season and both registered on the scoresheet in the Reds last outing, in the 6-1 mauling ofWatford.



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