ESPN claim that Philippe Coutinho will be made one of the scapegoats for Barcelona's elimination from Europe against Liverpool and that there's almost complete unanimity at the club that it's time to sell him in the summer.
A club source told ESPN that "Coutinho's not a Barcelona player, that's been made clear. He doesn't add anything. He will leave in the summer."
According to said information, the coaching staff are disappointed with his performances. The board are also annoyed with the Brazilian's displays considering he's the most expensive signing in the club's history at 160 million euros (120m fixed, 40m in add-ons).
"We made a huge effort to bring him here and it's not worked out," the source added.
Barca are ready to sell Coutinho if they receive an offer of at least 105 million euros.
Athenkosi01
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We just need Luis Enriqué back and Neymar too Luis Enriqué knows how to encourage (coach us).
stenco2017
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When coutinho left Liverpool I told my friends that this guy has made a great mistake of his career and that he will not flourish in Barcelona and he is proving me right..
kecekouz
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Coutinho is top notch no doubt but doesn't have the character to step up, Bush aside criticisms, pull up his sleeves and work for the team. Matters got worse having to play the conservative way of Valverde. In my opinion the incoming coach should decide if he should stay or not (Coutinho is too good a player not to give a second chance) however he's been utterly poor and as a business I understand barca's standpoint on this one. It's a shame that this season is going to end in this manner, it is a huge shame. Valverde on the other hand has to go and yes we immesnely miss Neymar - if you ask me, we also got it wrong with Dembele, I will gladly take sane ahead of him.
Maeertu
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I think Coutinho wantedly make us fail in this UCL SEMIFINAL. He acted like trying (playing) good shot. but true he want Barca not to reach final... I need some FBI to analyse this case ...not joking.. doubting Saurez too..because he has slight invisible vengence in Barcelona management and barca fans, also anger with Messi... reason: everybody chanting Messi and the management praises Messi always...and nowadays Messi is not helping Saurez for his goals..true thing is Messi is not stopped helping Suarez..He is giving opportunity (Assist/ Passes) to all. Suarez missing many chance it's reached 100+ chance in last one year. Next is Coutinho - this guy is expert in missing good chance.. The main culprit I should say is dembele... something is happened...he wantedly wasted the chance of fourth which is wonderful assist by Messi in between 89-93' minutes. Also he itself make one Injury and gone out of UCL SEMIFINAL second leg against. Conclusion it was waste to keep Suarez, Coutinho also Rakatic... But my mind says... this is purely MATCH FIXING. MESSI/ Valverde know they are not going to win... reason: things was. not good after second half...some players performance was not good unwantedly.... I think Suarez and Coutinho, dembele were got money for this match fixing...most this thing will happen after second half any game. I really upset ...because Messi keep on trying.. Suarez and coutinho keep on missing also alba joined ...he missed a great chance... who know only GOD knows...
Pizcnosty
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but who will want to buy him? liverpool gave him a platform to shine but he kept looking at barcelona. anyway, liverpool should thank barcelona for giving 120 million which was wisely invested into allison, etc. to make liverpool stronger
Australia2776124
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So let’s blame coutinho for Barca’s loss because it’s easy that way to find a scape goat. See difference between Barca and Liverpool is the fans. Lfc never troll or boo a player of theirs that might be having a bad run or not as consistent in their performance on the pitch. So his confidence has dropped as it plays on your mind when your own fans boo you. Klopp was right when he told coutinho if he stays at lfc he will be remembered as a legend but if he goes to Barca he will just be another player. I actually feel sorry for him like many players that join the Spanish top two sides. Gareth bale scores two amazing goals in the final last year yet still gets trolled by the supporters. If I was a football agent I would be strongly advising my clients never to join Barca or Real Madrid. I would be more then happy to see coutinho back at Liverpool
fascimtz
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Haha. When pool unwilling to sell him, Barca used all ways to pull him in and also those great Barca fans. Many beautiful comments are flying like hot cakes to welcome him but NOW.... what happen? He’s the number one enemy of Barca board and fans, where’s your passion and empathy? Give him a chance to proof and maybe he needs more time to gel with other players. This is also a warning to all club fans that buying a “branded” player doesn’t mean it’s a good choice. Do hope Barca give him a chance to stay and proof his worth. YNWA ASIA
lodbeistuy
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Coutinho it's better if you left Barcelona were your back to back blamed for every loss match.....!!!!! so sad you landed at wrong spot ,,, so just say goodbye and show them that your useful player,,, though now Barcelona regard you as a useless ...!!! love You Coutinho and wish you good luck for future endeavours and rest of the season...!!!
SKEYPOWERTEAM
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His a future we love him and support him always coutinho will stay but bring Neymar back please since Neymar leave we always knockout of stage wth dembel doing to much injury sell
ABenC
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Couthino must be felt humiliated by his club decision to sell him in the summer after forcing his way to his dream club, Barcelona. He must be regretted for his then decision to leave Liverpool when the club and fans love and adore him so much, he will learn his lesson. YNWA
ziaadpsu
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So this is where Klopp can do his magic, he knows how to gel the players together. Coutinho forced his way out and thought joining other superstars will guarantee stardom but life is not a bed of roses. Anyway he can console himself for winning two la ligas but no supporters of Barca will remember he existed. He could become a Reds legend but chose to be a villain.
Praz
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Selling Coutinho wont solve disaster that has happened. Im still not able to believe in spite of being 3-0 up its a heartbreak. The one of most dominant force in this footballing world failed to net even 1 single goal on the night they had to score. Liverpool played terrific football and they literally scared barca with their play. The way Barca played, it never felt like it was Barcelona. It was Barca B team actually. Never expected Alba Rakatic and Suarez to play in such a way loosing his beast mode... Coutinho needs boost up..On Messi, its hard to believe that a man who wants it badly does everything possible but alwys is failed by the team. When Coutinho was quality player he has it in him and we just need to take it out and we just need to boost him up. Hard to accept that we lost final spot and importantly CL 2019. But its time reinforce and fight back because its end of 2019 CL and we can aim for 2020 CL. We are with you Barca ... Win or loose.....!!!!!
Longlife2000
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Valverde is to be blem because he shouldn't have started Coutinho because there was too much pressure on him and at the same time he is playing against his former club so it's not going to be easy for him and it's Valverde who did act fast
Atyraj
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Barca expressed concern with Cuntino and changed him after the first half.. nothing like finding scape goat after loss.. he should have done lot better knowing the ground in and out and playing there for several years..pity for him for not standing up to the challenge.. Barca showed utmost support in various ways the entire season but if no use.. utterly flop signing.