I also had a chance to play in Brazil for Vasco against Flamengo, the local rivals in Rio. So it is the sort of game the players like to play in, and I like the atmosphere, the build-up, and all the preparations throughout the week. You want to be involved in these kind of games. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
I love to play football, and when I come on the pitch, I want to do my best to help the team. It’s up to the coach the position I play. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
I am coming here to learn and contribute with my style of football. The most important thing for me in my time here is to win titles. My dream in this shirt is to make the fans happy, win trophies for them, and enjoy playing in the Barca colours. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
My confidence has been really building since my time at Espanyol. The two coaches are actually very similar on the pressing side of the game. They spend a lot of time on that side of it, and it’s a lot of hard work. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
I work hard on the precision of my long shots, but you can’t plan it in games. Sometimes it all just opens up for you to give it a try. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
Barcelona is one of the best teams in the world… so far, nothing has come to me, because if anything comes, it comes to my manager. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
Wijnaldum always tries to do some jokes inside the dressing room. He’s always winding people up. He always tries to speak in Portuguese or Spanish with us and dancing. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
I know the importance of the number 10. In Brazil, the one who wears 10 constructs the attacks. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
First, you have to play good football so that you get to play for a good team. Then, hopefully, you achieve such a level that you are invited to play for your national side, in time for a World Cup if possible. Then, obviously, play a good World Cup. That’s my dream. Philippe Coutinho Read Quote
