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Philippe Coutinho dismisses claims he is not committed to Barcelona after his sluggish warm-up as a substitute in the draw against Celta Vigo, insisting: 'I have never been unprofessional'

Philippe Coutinho has defended his commitment to Barcelona after he was accused of lacking professionalism following a sluggish warm-up at Celta Vigo on Saturday.

The former Liverpool midfielder started the LaLiga clash on the bench but interim manager Sergi Barjuan reportedly asked him to get ready for action when winger Ansu Fati picked up an injury.

But Coutinho attracted criticism for his lethargic routine on the touchline and eventually didn't even come on as a substitute, with Alejandro Balde replacing Fati instead.

Philippe Coutinho has defended his commitment after his sluggish warm up at Celta Vigo

Philippe Coutinho has defended his commitment after his sluggish warm up at Celta Vigo

The Barcelona midfielder was told to warm up when Ansu Fati got injured but wasu00a0lethargic

The Barcelona midfielder was told to warm up when Ansu Fati got injured but was lethargic

Coutinho did not even come off the bench with Alejandro Balde replacing Fati instead

Speaking after the game, Barjuan insisted he had not noticed Coutinho's efforts on the touchline when deciding who to bring on.