It has taken some months in confirming , but finally, already is a fact, Philippe Coutinho is new player of the FC Barcelona and this same Saturday has landed in the City Condal. It is possible that in the afternoon of the Sunday was in the terracing of the Camp Nou seeing to his mates, but one of the big questions is when will be able to get dressed of short.
With the medical and back review presentation official aiming to the next Monday, open several stages on his possible debut. Largely, the decision will be taken by Ernesto Valverde, although also it will consult with the doctors and with the own footballer. It does not know any annoyance that for the moment incordie to the Brazilian, but has long by in front and has showed that the hastes are not good advisers.
The first meeting that will have to shot will be the turn of the eighth of Glass of the King against the Celtic of Vigo. It will contest the Thursday, 11 January, from the 21:30h in the Camp Nou, and in favour has that the one of River already will carry some trainings in his legs. The eliminatory is for deciding, but no descarta that the midfield player can enjoy of some minutes.
If his official première expects some days more, would not be less demanding, since to the Barça expects him a visit to Anoeta next Sunday 14 (20:45 Spanish hour). Of the same form that the Galicians, the Real Sociedad has been a very hard opponent for the Catalans, that has harvested tropiezos important especially in his commitments in San Sebastián.
Distinct to Dembélé
Although his signings have confirmed with months of difference, Ousmane Dembélé and Philippe Coutinho will share his processes of adaptation to the Barça. Both are players of big quality, but the requirement of the Camp Nou is a toll that the majority has to pay.
In this sense, the Brazilian splits with advantage, since while his new mate goes out of an injury, he arrives after a month of December epectacular. The French has to take into account the reaction of his body to the efforts of the competition in addition to the automatisms and adjust them tactical. To weigh all, and as it is used to to say, between the good understand fast. Perhaps it touch to expect, but it will have been worthwhile.