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Liverpool starlet Coutinho unruffled by physical Premier League
2 Mar 2013 11:30:00
The young attacking midfielder explains his decision to join from Inter and insists that he will 'get up, carry on playing and score a goal' if subjected to heavy challenges
New Liverpool signing Philippe Coutinho insists that he is not worried by the physicality of the Premier League.The attacking midfielder, a January acquisition from Inter, says that he is resilient enough to bounce back from tough tackles and succeed.
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"I always knew the type of football here would be much harder but, with the help of the manager, staff and players, I'll try to adapt as quickly as possible.
"Of course, playing here will be a challenge. I know everyone says it is the toughest league in the world and I've already noticed you have to think quicker and move quicker because the pace is that much higher than Italy or Brazil.
"I know I need to improve my muscles because they are quite small at the moment."
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"Sometimes I was disappointed because every player wants to play. I always did my best for Inter but it didn't work out," he continued. "I need to spend some time at a club and I need to enjoy my football to play my best.
"Lucas spoke to me. He explained the methods here. I knew Liverpool was a huge team so the decision was made quite quickly on this basis.
"Liverpool is known around the world for being a huge club for all the titles they have won; the one that comes to mind is in the Champions League final in 2005 when they turned the game around.
"Hopefully I will have a long and successful career at Liverpool. That is what I'm hoping for."
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