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'Coutinho is very easily shaken' - Elber questions Bayern Munich flop's mental strength

Former Bayern Munich and Brazil striker Giovane Elber says Philippe Coutinho is a "great player" but “lacks aggression” and is "shaken very easily" by setbacks.

Barcelona made Coutinho the third-most expensive player in history when they paid Liverpool €160 million (£m/$m) for the Brazilian's services in January 2019.

However, the attacking midfielder failed dismally to justify his fee during his first 18 months at the club and was loaned to Bayern Munich last summer.

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Coutinho has racked up eight goals and six assists this season but may not be involved in the remainder of the Bundesliga – which gets back under way this weekend after its coronavirus-enforced break – due to an ankle injury.