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Philippe Coutinho is backing Liverpool’s £55million duo Sadio Mane and Gini Wijnaldum to torment Premier League defenders this season.

The Brazilian playmaker believes the Reds’ two bumper summer signings will add a new dimension to Jurgen Klopp’s side.

“I am looking forward to playing with them,” Coutinho said.

“They’re both very good players and fast players so maybe you can pass a long ball and they’ll arrive to it.

“I hope we can all do a good job together this year. There are a lot of players now and there is good competition in the squad which helps you to get better.

“It’s been very good playing with Sadio so far, but if anything he’s too fast! Everyone is very happy with him – he is a nice guy and very good player.

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“The new signings are very good for Liverpool and the squad because there is good competition to play. Everybody wants to be involved.”

Coutinho was Liverpool’s standout performer in 2015/16 and swept the board at the end of season awards.

However, the 24-year-old insists he can still take his game to a new level.

“Sometimes I will watch my performance after a game and I will look at what I can do better,” he told Liverpoolfc.com.

“Yes of course I can still improve. I am here to learn more things and make my game better to help my team-mates. I hope this season will be good for us all.

“You always have to improve – that’s my mentality. If I could score more goals and create more chances it would be nice.

“I am confident for this season. I think everyone feels confident. Last season we had some opportunities but couldn’t take them.

“That has made us stronger and now we are hungry to win titles and to be able to fight.”

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