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Philippe Coutinho on crest of a wave at Liverpool - Fabio Aurelio

Philippe Coutinho has been backed to be even better next season by former Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio.

Coutinho, 23, had an impressive 2014-15 campaign for Liverpool, scoring five Premier League goals and recording as many assists.

Ahead of the 2015-16 season, Aurelio, who played for the Reds for six years between 2006-2012, is confident his Brazil compatriot will be even more impressive for Brendan Rodgers' side.

The 35-year-old said in The Sun: "I have followed Coutinho since he first joined Inter Milan.

"Obviously he didn't have a great time there, but he was always a quality player, a quick player that could play very well between the lines. Quick-thinking as well.

"At Liverpool, he had the chance he needed to step up and improve his game -- he had the opportunity to show his true qualities.

"I enjoyed watching him a lot last season and now he will have even more confidence to keep doing the great job he is doing at the moment."

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