31 May 2016 20:27:27
Watched the friendly game between Brazil and Panama at Dick's Sporting Goods (God, what a name for a stadium) and Coutinho played very well. Better than the past few games he's had with LFC. Incisive, quick dribbles, passing the ball around well in the opposing third and crossing equally well. Oddly, he was playing as much on the right side as his usual left side of midfield. I would even say he played better on the right than on the left with quick runs and accurate crosses. Subbed off in the 80th minute. I hope Klopp watches a tape and decides to do some interchanging between Lallana and Coutinho, during games. Every little edge counts and helps.

1.) 01 Jun 2016
01 Jun 2016 02:12:01
Best game he's had so far.

2.) 01 Jun 2016
01 Jun 2016 06:37:39
Watch the game and was mystified how Hulk survived professional and national team football without being ask to lose weight.

3.) 01 Jun 2016
01 Jun 2016 10:19:32
Lee - he's the exact opposite of what you would expect in a Brazilian player. All brawn and muscle and just tries to run past people. Very little footballing technique and can't shoot straight. Have no idea what Dunga sees in him.

4.) 01 Jun 2016
01 Jun 2016 11:37:43
It's because if hulk was dropped from the Brazil squad he would get angry, and you wouldn't want to see him angry.
(Couldn't resist)

5.) 01 Jun 2016
01 Jun 2016 11:45:38
I imagine the Brazillian FA see the large amount of sponsorship money attached to the well hyped and physically distinctive player.