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Felix Keith

Philippe Coutinho facing brutal Brazil World Cup axe as Roberto Firmino could replace him

Philippe Coutinho Roberto Firmino Brazil Steven Gerrard World Cup Villa Aston Villa EPL Jamie Carragher Liverpool

Philippe Coutinho is set to be axed from Brazil’s squad for the World Cup next month due to his poor form for Aston Villa.

Coutinho is without a goal or assist from 12 appearances in all competitions this season. The 30-year-old attacking midfielder was brought to Villa by his former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard, who has now been replaced by Unai Emery as manager following a sluggish start to the campaign.

The playmaker joined in January on an initial six-month loan spell and chipped in with five goals and three assists in 19 Premier League games. Villa then paid £17.2million to sign him permanently on a four-year contract, but the decision has not paid off yet, with Coutinho’s performances worrying.

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