Coutinho was voted the Most Valuable Player of the match last night after an impressive display. The 28-year-old looked sharp from the start and was doing his best to show the Catalan club what they were missing last season.
The Brazilian was deemed surplus to requirements and sent out on loan to Bayern Munich with an option to buy. He impressed with the German side and even scored two goals against Barcelona in the 8-2 thrashing, but the UEFA Champions League winners did not take up the option of signing him permanently.
Talking to Barca TV after the match, Philippe Coutinho admitted that he missed playing at Camp Nou last season. He said:
Philippe Coutinho was linked with a move away this summer and reports suggested that Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea were the front runners for him. There were rumors of interest from Tottenham, Juventus and PSG as well but nothing materialized.
Hope to see best version of Philippe Coutinho at Barca: Koeman
New Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has now decided to use Philippe Coutinho in his plans for the upcoming season, and the Brazilian wants to repay the faith.
The manager also spoke to Barca TV after the match and praised Coutinho. He said that the Brazilian has been working very hard in training and the club hopes to see his best this season.
Barcelona host Villarreal in the first match of the season next Sunday at Camp Nou.
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