A biography for Philippe Coutinhohasn’t been written yet.
“At Liverpool, I studied Steven Gerrard all the time and improved my game that way. Here, I absorb all I can from Iniesta and Messi.”
“Football is more disputed in England than it is in Italy. Every match is a very hard match because the referee doesn't blow his whistle as much as in Italy, and every team plays against each other like it is a final. I enjoy it more in England because you have to think quicker. The pace of the game is faster, so you don't have much time to think.”
“I have so many memories and have so many people to thank at Liverpool. I have to improve as a player. In my head, I always think this.”
“I know the importance of the number 10. In Brazil, the one who wears 10 constructs the attacks.”
“I have always said I want to work harder so I can develop, learn, grow, and improve. 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.”
“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.”
“Iniesta is a true football genius, and we should all give thanks not only for what he has done but what he's continuing to do.”
“The English season will be over; I'm a Brazilian who loves my country, so of course I will be following and supporting the side as much as any fan.”
“I see football as a bit like a stairway, and you have to climb it bit by bit. 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.”
“Hopefully I will have a long career at Liverpool.”
“Aine had to change her entire routine; my dad had to quit his job, which was painful because he loves to be busy. My parents eventually moved back to Brazil, so since then, it has been me and my wife, although they are always involved.”
“You have to think and act quickly. You have to quickly come up with a solution to beat a player, because most of the time, you are in a one-v-one.”
“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.”
“I started playing futsal in the favela because it was the closest pitch to where we lived. I think it was good for me, playing in a small space like that. You have to think and act quickly.”