FC BarcelonaTOThe technician believes that his ideal site is indoors
ANDn your round of interviews last week,Setinmade a public guide toPhilippe Coutinho.“He is a great player and I really like him.” A reflection that hides a plan behind. The solution that the Cantabrian coach has in mind for himself, when the Brazilian returns from his assignment to Bayern, ends up staying in Can Bara: let him play ‘8’.
During his year and a half as a Barça player, Valverde always placed Coutinho as a false end on the left wing, first ahead of Iniesta; after the departure of La Mancha, usually with Arthur behind. He never finished fitting into the azulgrana gear, occasionally saved by his goals, diluting little by little untilbe whistled by the Camp Nou,to which evensent a message of protest after scoring a goal,to end up being a substitute and on loan, he, who continues to be, and for what seems like a long time, the most expensive signing in the history ofBara.
Separate economic issues(In this market a transfer or transfer is complicated that satisfies theBara), be the task ofSetinfind accommodation in your drawing. And there the pennant glimpses aCoutinhoas an interior, one more midfielder than may even be necessary in the face of the probable exits ofRakitic and Arturo Vidal. Because of its offensive features (associative play, precision, and even hitting) Cou could fit. More doubts arise about his defensive performance. YesArthuris more of a game launcher,CoutinhoIt will bring more verticality and offensive power.
Throughout his career, the formerLiverpoolalways moved between the playmaker and the band in the last attack section, althoughKloppI already placed him in that position in the half season prior to his departure toBara,17-18, when the troSalah-Man-Firmino. Balance was not a bad thing. 20 games, 12 goals, alternating attacking positions if any of the trident were missing with that of the midfielder in the locomotive ofKlopp.
This idea ofSetinalso alleviates theoffensive Bara overbooking,which already has four top-tier players (Messi, Surez, Griezmann and Dembl), plus the newly signedBraithwaite, the youth squadAnsu FatiandTrincao, already hired and assigned in thePanty. To which must be added the arrival of a top striker, which all points to beingLautaro Martnez.
Although there is a factor that the directive will surely take into account whenCoutinhostay on the Barça squad next season.Variables that are still pending payment. Because theBarawill have to pay 20 million euros toLiverpoolwhenCoutinhoreach 100 matches. Right now he’s at 74. Logically, if he stays, it’s easy for him to reach that number.
In today’s uncertainty, no one can venture and claim where to beCoutinhonext season, because theBaraHe will put it on the market knowing the economic cost of his card (about 13 kilos). But there is a certainty. If you stay in theBara, Setin sees him as a midfielder.
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