Philippe Coutinho is feeling like a footballer again thanks to the confidence that Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard has given him. In addition, the Brazilian has responded remarkably with a performance that was never seen with FC Barcelona.
Coutinho, is known for being Barcelona’s most expensive signing, after Josep Bartomeu’s management will disburse Liverpool 120 millions of euros more 40 millions in variables in the 2018. However, the Brazilian did not meet expectations during his time in Spain; although the player himself has admitted that he doesn’t regret having signed with the azulgranas.
“At certain times you have to make decisions and one of my biggest dreams was to play for Barcelona. At that moment I decided to make that decision, but always with a lot of love, respect and gratitude for Liverpool and for the friends at that club. But at that moment I had to make a decision and I don’t regret it,” Coutinho said in an interview with ESPN.
The Brazilian has joined the English club enormously and from his first meetings confirmed that his best version is back and that he wants to lead the Aston Villa project; who are also thinking of accepting the purchase option at the end of the season.
“I’m very happy. It was my wish to play here in England again and play in the Premier League once again. I am having this opportunity and I am very happy. I am having this opportunity and I am very happy. It is what I hope. I work hard every day to play well and give good results for the club I play for”, added the Brazilian.
With the azulgranas, Coutinho played a total of 106 games and in 70 of them as owner. During this time, he managed to score only 26 goals and 13 assistance; Said numbers were well below his individual statistics when he was part of Liverpool.
Also, with Aston Villa, the Brazilian has taken over the midfield, as he has started in five of the six games in English football. Managing to shake the nets on a couple of occasions and distribute the same amount of assists.
In this way, the football of the old continent is once again enjoying the magic of Coutinho and thanks to the confidence of the coach and great friend, Steven Gerrard. In addition to showing his best version in the Premier League, the Brazilian could secure a spot with Brazil for the World Cup in Qatar this year.
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