Neymar's absence could be quite complicated to overcome for Brazil, but Phillippe Coutinho's presence for the South American giants could give their supporters some hope about their chances of success. The 23-year old footballer has performed in the English Premier League with Liverpool for the past four seasons. Despite not being able to win any silverware with the Reds, performances hint that the best is yet to come for the former Internazionale midfielder. Following his 2016 Europa League final heartbreak, will this summer's Copa América bring out the best from Coutinho at Brazil's delight?
Coutinho on Social Media
The Brazilian playmaker gets in touch with his fans via Facebook, Twitter (@Phil_Coutinho) & Instagram (Phil.Coutinho), although he is not too keen on using them. Coutinho's social media followers add up to 3.5 million, with Instagram being the platform where he has the most followers.
Coutinho's playing style & impact with Brazil
Philippe Coutinho is often referred to as one of the last Brazilian playmakers. His dribbling skills and accurate through balls make him quite a threat for opposing defences, but the player has often struggled with consistency. One of the main assets of his game is producing powerful long-distance shots, which he uses frequently with Liverpool.
Interestingly, the player hasn't been that influential for Brazil, earning just a mere 13 caps to date. Liverpool's ace has only scored one goal with the National Team, and his list of accolades with the South American giants only includes an U-20 World Cup title back in 2011.
Coutinho is expected to be key for Brazil during this summer
Coutinho's career highlights
Philippe Coutinho's skills have been overshadowed by the player's lack of silverware. His list of trophies includes a Coppa Italia win, an Italian Super Cup and the 2010 Club World Cup, all of those won at Inter Milan. Since he left the Neroazzurri, Coutinho hasn't been able to win any more titles with his clubs.
Coutinho's 2015-2016 highlights
The recently concluded season was the best for Coutinho since he joined Liverpool four years ago. The Brazilian star played 43 games for the Reds, scoring 12 goals and handing out seven assists for his team-mates. His performance during Liverpool's UEFA Europa League run was quite outstanding. One of the highlights was his crucial goal against Manchester United in the tournament's Round of 16, which sealed his side's spot in the next round en route to the Final.
Facts about Philippe Coutinho
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Coutinho joined Inter Milan soon after his 18th birthday. He scored five goals in 47 games for the Italian giants.
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Just before joining Liverpool, Internazionale sent him on loan to Espanyol. The Brazilian scored five goals in 16 games there.
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He was left out of the 2014 World Cup squad by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
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He has won Liverpool's Players' Player and Fans' Player of the year awards twice in a row.
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