Midfielder Philippe Coutinho - 'Samba' out of rhythm

Along with that is sharing the fire on the attacking front with Messi to bring Barca forward.

However, after more than a year playing for Barca, that expectation has turned into disappointment. Coutinho, from a blockbuster, from a talented midfielder that every team wanted, is now facing an uncertain future, and most likely the "little wizard" will have to leave to find a new destination when, among a forest of stars at Camp Nou, Coutinho is like a lost star.

With the 160 million pounds spent on the Coutinho deal, Barca has the right to demand more from the Brazilian player. However, the loss of form is the main reason why Barca's board is no longer interested in the player who just turned 26 a few days ago.

Coutinho had a disappointing season for Barcelona. Getty Images

In fact, this season Coutinho has scored 8 goals for Barca in all competitions. Furthermore, since arriving at Camp Nou, the Brazilian midfielder has 18 goals and 7 assists after 60 appearances. However, this achievement is not commensurate with the expectations of Barca's board of directors.

For most players playing in the attacking midfield position, this figure is not too bad, but for a player with high expectations like Coutinho and with such a huge transfer fee, it is unacceptable at Camp Nou, especially in a team like Barca.

In contrast to the time more than 2 years ago when he played for Liverpool, Coutinho was an extremely good midfielder. With the technical qualities of a South American player, Coutinho was always an inspiration for his teammates on the field with his delicate passes, ability to read the game, and ability to launch attacks.

Above all, his ability to score from outside the box with long shots full of technique and beauty. Each goal of this player always makes the stadium explode. That is why the giant Barcelona wants Philippe Coutinho at all costs.

Coutinho scored a double to help Brazil overcome difficulties at Copa America 2019. Getty photo

However, in Barca's shirt, in the creative role on the left wing, Coutinho also could not show much, the midfield position was even less, the ability to score goals with powerful long-range shots is now only in the past. The Brazilian midfielder is now a supporting actor for Messi, Suarez, Dembele when he cannot compete for a starting position at Camp Nou.

The most disappointing and important thing is that the fans and the management have run out of patience with the player known as "little witch", when here Coutinho is like a Samba out of rhythm.

Despite his lackluster performances for Barca, Coutinho is still a hot name in the transfer market this summer. Both MU and PSG are said to be very interested in Coutinho. But the price that Barca offered for this player is too high, 120 million Euros. Meanwhile, MU, with a serious move, sent an offer of 90 million Euros to the former Liverpool player, but there has been no response from Barca's Board of Directors.

Coutinho helped Brazil break the deadlock, opening a 3-0 victory over Bolivia in the opening match of Copa America 2019. Photo: Reuters

Fans are hoping that this tournament will be an opportunity for Coutinho to shine and regain his top-level playing ability, and at the same time regain the image of a talented midfielder like the way this player used to do when playing for Liverpool./.