Liverpool transfer news: Philippe Coutinho would improve Barcelona, claims club legend Xavi
Spaniard believes the Reds' Brazilian livewire is one of the best midfielder's in Europe and backs him to make cut at Nou Camp
PHILIPPE COUTINHO is one of the few players who could improve Barcelona, according to club legend Xavi.
The Brazilian playmaker has been linked with a move away from Liverpool after a brilliant start to the season.
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And World Cup winner Xavi believes Coutinho, 24, would thrive if he joined Luis Enrique’s star-studded side.
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He told : “When you play at the level he is there is always going to be talk.
“But for now he needs to ignore all that and stay focused, because I think Liverpool have a real chance this season.
“There are not many players that can improve Barcelona, but if you are asking me if he is one of them, on this form, I think he is.
“Technically he is very good. He would suit Barcelona’s philosophy well.”
Xavi insists Jurgen Klopp deserves huge credit for moulding brilliant talent into one of Europe’s best players.
He added: “Coutinho is a player I have always thought is special – but under Klopp he has gone up another level. On form there are not any better midfield players in Europe.
“He has always shown quality but now he is consistently playing well and that is good news for Liverpool if they want to really challenge for the title.
“He is playing under one of the most intelligent coaches in Europe.
“Klopp has a lot of experience at developing world-class players, so it is a good club for him to be at.”