Barcelona found its new “number 10” in its own backyard? Koeman has another player in training, in the absence of Messi



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Leo Messi’s situation in Barcelona is far from clear, but the Catalan team continues to prepare in the captain’s absence or. Ronald Koeman received reinforcements before the start of the new season. Brazilian Philippe Coutinho has returned to Catalonia after the expiration of his loan at Bayern Munich.

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Coutinho prematurely interrupted his vacation and participated in Barcelona’s training sessions, after the Dutch coach assured him that it is part of his plans for the next season. Koeman does not see the Brazilian in Iniesta’s position, as he originally wanted when they took him to the Camp Nou, but he wants to use him between the lines, where Coutinho can highlight his extraordinary ability to surprise his opponents. reports to Forbes.com.

Barcelona will trust Coutinho next season

The Catalans loaned Coutinho at the beginning of the previous season and loaned him to the Bundesliga, at Bayern Munich. Along with the Bavarians, the 27-year-old Brazilian won the triple (Bundesliga, German Cup and UEFA Champions League trophy) and scored two goals in the quarterfinals, Bayern – Barcelona, ​​8-2. After Munich’s refusal to pay the final transfer clause, the South American Went back in Catalonia and will be a key figure in the new Barcelona project, led by Ronald Koeman.

Philippe Coutinho was loaned from Barcelona in January 2018, from Liverpool, for approximately € 145 million. The South American accumulated 76 games, 21 goals and 11 assists in the first season and a half at the Camp Nou.

Tags: Leo Messi , FC Barcelona , philippe coutinho

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