Copa del Rey Final 2019/19: Barcelona vs Valencia - 5 forwards that could decide the match

#3 Philippe Coutinho

Coutinho has a shot at Copa del Rey glory

This has been a disappointing season for Coutinho up till this point. The 26-year-old had arrived Nou Camp as the club's record signing in January 2018 and it was expected that he would be the long-term successor to the legendary Andres Iniesta in the Barcelona midfield.

However, that failed to be the case, as the Brazilian international has largely failed to live up to expectations and has struggled massively to showcase his abilities.

So far this season, the former Liverpool man has scored just 11 goals and created five assists from 52 matches in all competitions, which pales in contrast to the 10 goals and five assists just 22 matches he recorded in his first half season at the club to help Barcelona lift the double.

Things got so bad during the course of the season that Coutinho lost his starting spot in the side, while he was also the target of numerous boos by the Blaugrana faithful, with reports emanating that he is seeking a transfer away from the club.

While he might have only recently returned to training having picked up an injury some weeks ago, Coutinho is expected to play some part in the fixture and the Copa del Rey final offers an opportunity for him to silence his critics and end this horror season on a high.