Philippe Coutinho calls for Liverpool calm

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has insisted that the team must remain calm as they seek to recover from two successive defeats.

The Reds followed up their 3-0 home defeat to West Ham United with a 3-1 reversal against rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Coutinho has warned that there is no need to write off Liverpool's season just yet.

"It is vital to stay calm, mainly because we are just at the beginning in all competitions," the Brazilian told Liverpool's official website.

"We have a long season ahead and many things can happen. The Premier League is tough - all clubs have great teams - and we know twists and turns will happen.

"We have to not only remain calm but also to work hard to achieve what we want on the pitch."

Liverpool face Bordeaux in the Europa League on Thursday evening.