Coutinho has received a deserved call to the Brazilian Copa America squad
After missing out to Chelsea’s Oscar at last year’s World Cup, much to the chagrin of many Liverpool fans, the Reds star man of this season – Philippe Coutinho – has been called up to Brazil’s squad for the 2015 Copa America.
Having previously seemed largely ignored by previous Brazil coach, Luis Filipe Scolari, the current coach – Dunga – has given Coutinho a few chances and now appears to have chosen him ahead of the Chelsea man who has, admittedly, not had the greatest of seasons.
Coutinho, on the other hand, has had a great 6 months since December, having previously struggled along with a number of his Liverpool team mates and not only made the PFA’s team of the season, and was a contender in the race for Player of the Year.
The 22 year old has recently signed a new contract with the Reds, something which may seem a wise move should he play a starring role in the tournament, and has 8 goals and 7 assists for the seasons – his best yet in a Liverpool shirt.
