Ernesto Valverde Reveals Why He Dropped Philippe Coutinho for Saturday's Win Over Eibar

All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min

Ernesto Valverde Reveals Why He Dropped Philippe Coutinho for Saturday's Win Over Eibar

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has revealed that record signing Philippe Coutinho was dropped from his side's starting XI in their 2-0 win over Eibar on Saturday for the good of the team. Despite being cup tied for Blaugrana's last-16 Champions League tie with Chelsea on Tuesday after already being involved in the competition with Liverpool, the Brazilian started this weekend's historic clash on the substitutes' bench, with Andres Iniesta the preferred option in midfield. Coutinho vs Eibar 0...

more info...