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Rubin Kazan vs. Liverpool: Coutinho glad of confidence boost

Rubin Kazan will face a Liverpool team in the Europa League boosted with a new sense of confidence, according to Philippe Coutinho.

Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho believes his teammates are flushed with fresh confidence ahead of the Europa League Group B trip to Rubin Kazan.

Following three consecutive draws to begin Jurgen Klopp's tenure as manager, Liverpool came from behind at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to beat ailing Premier League champion Chelsea 3-1 — Courtinho on target with two goals.

The Brazil international felt the performance demonstrated the early fruits of working with former Borussia Dortmund coach Klopp on the training ground and warned there is plenty of improvement left to come ahead of Thursday's clash.