Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho admits he must add more goals to his game as he strives to become one of the best midfielders in Europe . The Brazilian star has been in outstanding form this season but has scored just five , albeit often spectacular , goals in all competitions as the club have attempted to qualify for the Champions League for the second season in a row . In total , Coutinho has scored just 13 goals in 92 games since joining Liverpool from Inter in January 2013 , and the 22-year-old insists he is determined to improve his record in the coming months . Philippe Coutinho concedes he must score more goals for Liverpool to be considered a great midfielder . Coutinho has five goals for the Anfield club this season , but they have often been spectacular strikes . He told Liverpool 's official website : ' I think I still have to improve . ' I have not improved yet . I scored a few goals last month but I need to improve . ' I have this ambition , this objective of improving finishing . In the position I play , I need to score goals to help the team and create plays . Therefore I must improve my goalscoring skills . ' The Brazilian midfielder plays a pass during training ahead of his country 's game against France in Paris . Coutinho dribbles with the ball ahead of Manchester United 's Ader Herrera and Juan Mata on Sunday .
Philippe Coutinho has been in excellent form for Liverpool of late . Brazilian playmaker knows he must score more goals from midfield . Coutinho has five goals January 2013 but needs more to match his peers . He has been training with the Brazil squad ahead of facing France . READ : Liverpool is like a family , says Coutinho in new documentary . CLICK HERE for all the latest Liverpool news .