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Neymar Sparks Rumors Again—Is Coutinho Right for Barca?

BySean Whooley|
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 10: Philippe Coutinho of Brazil celebrates with teammate Neymar Jr after scoring the opening goal during a match between Argentina and Brazil as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Mineirao Stadium on November 10, 2016 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Botelho/LatinContent/Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 10: Philippe Coutinho of Brazil celebrates with teammate Neymar Jr after scoring the opening goal during a match between Argentina and Brazil as part of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers at Mineirao Stadium on November 10, 2016 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Ricardo Botelho/LatinContent/Getty Images)
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HULL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Hull City and Liverpool at KCOM Stadium on February 4, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
HULL, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Hull City and Liverpool at KCOM Stadium on February 4, 2017 in Hull, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)

Coutinho has undeniable talent and ability. Some of the goals he’s scored are beyond ridiculous. He’s got brilliant feet, wonderful vision and an increasingly improving final ball.

He doesn’t have blistering pace like an Aubameyang, Bale or Robben, to name a few, but he possesses quickness to where his speed doesn’t matter. His first step can almost always beat a defender, and once he’s given space, that right foot of his rarely lets him down.

Is that enough for a Barca shirt though?