Luis Suarez believes the injury Philippe Coutinho suffered in November made life difficult for him at Barcelona .
The Brazilian struggled for form in the first half of this season, and was sensationally linked with a move away from the Nou Camp. There were some reports the former Liverpool man had been lined up by Manchester United of all clubs.
Coutinho started and scored twice in his last Barcelona outing, suggesting his poor form for Blaugrana is over.
The 26-year-old was out for a lengthy period in November, around the same time he found himself dislodged from the starting XI by Ousmane Dembele.
But Suarez believes Coutinho's form was not down to the Frenchman or a change in position.
"I don't think it's because of his position because he's used to playing there," Suarez told SPORT . "With Brazil he plays there and when I was with him at Liverpool too. Afterwards he changed his position a little but he knows how to play and can make the difference in matches.
"Yes, he goes through patches, but so do all of us. There are moments where, and I know because it's happened to me, that two or three moves don't work out. "Ah, nothing is going my way. I need to do it better." And that's the worst at times.
"But I believe Philippe has played in Europe for many years and he's shown the quality of footballer he is. I think you've been unfair with him. Especially after what he gave the club in his first six months here.
"He came from the World Cup, where he was a starter, but later had an injury and that made it difficult for him. Ousmane was playing well and he accepted that without any issue. But now I believe he's in a good moment, adapting to the system and doing what the coach is asking of him."
Post A Comment:
0 comments so far,add yours