Liverpool star Emre Can feels his side are on the verge of being back to their best: 'nothing is over yet and we have to believe in ourselves'

• e-mail

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can feels his side are on the verge of hitting their stride once again and getting back to their free-flowing best.

The Reds were held to a 0-0 stalemate on Saturday by bitter rivals Manchester United, despite having the lion's share of possession and chances.

Can came closest to breaking the deadlock in the tie after being picked out with a deft through-ball in the United area, but was unable to direct his volley under the crossbar.

Emre Can feels Liverpool have taken a step closer to being back to their trademark best

Speaking after the final whistle Can remained upbeat about the performance and took heart from the signs that Liverpool are getting back to their best.

'It's the same story like before the international break but we have to go again on Tuesday because I think it's just a small, small step and then we will come in the right direction again,' Can told SFR Sport.

'It's too early [to make judgements], nothing is over yet and we have to believe in ourselves. We have to win the next game,' Can added.

Liverpool outclassed their opponents despite the absence of star man Sadio Mane, and will now head into a Champions League week with confidence.

The Reds were held to a draw by Manchester United, with Can having the game's best chance

The German was distraught after hitting his effort over, but has taken positives from the fixture

Jurgen Klopp's side will head out to Slovenia this week to come up against NK Maribor on Tuesday night.

The Reds currently find themselves tied second with Spartak Moscow in Group E, having taken two points from their opening two games.

Sevilla lead the way with four points, while Maribor have managed just one draw in the competition so far.