Barca coach Koeman insists Coutinho still in club's plans
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BARCELONA: Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said midfielder Philippe Coutinho is in his plans for this season following media reports that the club were looking to offload the Brazilian.
With the Catalans in dire straits financially, local media had suggested that Barca were actively trying to sell Coutinho in order to bring their wage bill down. While Koeman confirmed that 29-year-old Coutinho will not be fit for this weekend's trip to Athletic Bilbao, the Dutchman said the player will feature heavily this season.More Related News