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Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino both believe Liverpool are beginning to adapt to Jurgen Klopps change of style at Anfield.The German arrived at Anfield in October, replacing the sacked Brendan Rodgers, winning 13 of his 28 games in charge of the club while losing seven.Former manager Rodgers brought Brazilians Coutinho and Firmino to the club, but the pair were full of praise for the current boss ahead of the Capital One Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 1HD. Coutinho told Sky Sports: At the moment, were in a good period with him. Its his first final and we hope to win. Each day, were learning more with him as players.We have to work more and of course its a new style for us and we are adapting to it. The last few games, we have played well.When the ball goes high up the pitch, were close to the goal and we make lots of chances. Its important that we adapt as quickly as possible. Coutinho with team-mates James Milner, Emre Can and Firmino Firmino, signed for £21.3m from Hoffenheim in the summer, has been in fine form in recent months under Klopp, and added: Hes one of the best, if not the best I have worked with. Were very happy with him since he arrived, he has changed the teams style of play and now were playing better.In Germany, this style of pressing happens a lot. I like his mentality. He brings his own philosophy, which is working for us. We are looking forward every day to improve.Firmino has five goals and three assists in his last eight appearances for the Reds, having been deployed predominantly in a centre forward or second striker role under Klopp. Klopp (R) arrived at Anfield in October, replacing Brendan Rodgers The 24-year-old insists he is enjoying his football alongside compatriots Coutinho and Lucas Leiva, and is settling into the city, despite the British weather.I am enjoying playing for Liverpool, said Firmino, alongside the Brazilians and rest of the team. I get on well with the players and am enjoying the city. Weve talked about the weather and I have adapted well and now I feel 100 per cent settled in and I just want to play football with this team.Coutinho added: Since I arrived here, I have made the most of the opportunity. It has been a dream for me to wear the shirt for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. Coutinho was brought to the club by Rodgers in 2013, but has enjoyed his time so far under the German Every time I go out on the pitch, I try to improve, enjoy myself and help the team.A win at Wembley on Sunday would give Liverpool their first trophy since 2011, and would be Klopps sixth as a manager.Coutinho, whose only Wembley appearance came in last seasons FA Cup semi-final defeat by Aston Villa, is keen to set the record straight and get his first piece of silverware as a Liverpool player. Liverpools League Cup wins We look back at Liverpools record eight wins League Cup wins, ahead of Sundays final with Man City Last year in the semi-final, we lost the game. Were all excited for the final and full of anticipation for this big moment to arrive.We are very excited and I personally cant wait for the moment to come around. Its a big moment for our team and we fought hard to get here to the final. Coutinho (R) is at Liverpool alongside Brazilians Firmino (L) and Lucas Leiva Now we have to just put the icing on the cake as a reward for all the hard work we have put in.Firmino added: We all know what a great occasion this final is, I hope the team will be fully concentrated for the whole 90 minutes.But of course, its a big test for us and we have to give of our best but of course, getting the victory is the most important thing.Also See:Best Capital One Cup goalsSterling v Liverpool: VerdictWin can be catalyst for KloppLiverpools League Cup winsJason Spezza Jersey . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff. 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Subscribe today!New York YankeesOverall: 100 Title track: T19 Ownership: 58 Coaching: 76 Players: 83 Fan relations: 76 Affordability: 119 Stadium experience: 82 Bang for the buck: 119 Change from last year: -10The Yankees think of themselves as the greatest franchise in all sports, so their barely making the top 100 goes against corporate culture. (Of course, theyve also played a grand total of one playoff game since 2012, so this ranking could be even worse.) This offseason, New York finds itself in a transition period, with Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira joining the likes of Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera on the sideline and making way for the next generation of Yankees, led by catcher Gary Sanchez.Whats goodSure, the Yankees have just one playoff appearance since 2012, but they still have 52 in their history. It will take a lot more than four bad years to drop the Yankees too far in title track, in which they are currently tied for 19th. Postseason appearance No. 53 might come sooner than expected too. By trading veterans Andrew Miller, Aroldis Chapman, Carlos Beltran and Ivan Nova at the July deadline, GM Brian Cashman managed to transform his teams farm system into one of baseballs best. The newly loaded system, combined with the teams always loaded wallet, should allow the Yankees to be buyers with both trades and free agents. If all goes right, New Yorks Baby BBombers will combine with a few free-agent mercenaries to form another dynasty.ddddddddddddhats badThe Yankees arent winning championships anymore, but they are charging championship prices. The teams bang for its buck is 119th, which makes it harder for some fans to justify making the trek to the seven-year-old new Yankee Stadium ( take heart, Yanks fans: The Red Sox are 122nd in that category). At $51.55 per seat, Yanks tickets are the second-most expensive in baseball and $20 more than league average. That, plus another playoff-less season, helps explain why the Yanks 2016 attendance was their worst in 16 years.Whats newOver the past three seasons, the Yankees have lost established stars Jeter, A-Rod and Rivera to retirement. Although Sanchez, Aaron Judge and the Yanks other youngsters have plenty of promise, it will take time before they fill those very large shoes, and in the meantime, New York fell 16 spots in players. Joe Girardi is also perhaps wearing thin on fans patience, as he dropped 29 spots in coaching this year after missing out on the playoffs for a third time in four years. Just remember, New Yorkers: He has also gotten you a World Series, two ALCS appearances and another division series in his tenure. Most teams would manage to forgive a temporary lapse.Next: Atlanta Braves?| Full rankings ' ' '