LaLiga 2018-19, Levante 0-5 Barcelona: 5 talking points

Barcelona v Levante - La Liga
Barcelona v Levante - La Liga

#1 What has happened to Philippe Coutinho?

Coutinho started the game on the bench
Coutinho started the game on the bench

When Barcelona paid £142 million for Philippe Coutinho in January, it seemed obvious that he would become a key component of their team sooner rather than later. The Brazilian has starred for Barca at times, but he is still not guaranteed a starting berth at this juncture.

Earlier in the season, it looked as though he had cemented his spot in the XI, but Ousmane Dembele has usurped that in recent weeks. Arturo Vidal and Arthur are ahead of him in the pecking order for midfield positions, and so Coutinho was on the bench against Levante.

He has started just one of the last four games for Barcelona, and arguably, they have not missed him.

With the quality he possesses, Coutinho is sure to play a role in Barcelona's season. But, worryingly for him, it could be a bit part one based on the current situation.

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