Barcelona boss Valverde backs Coutinho to find goal-scoring touch

ESPN FC's Paul Mariner sifts through the latest transfer rumours including Callum Hudson-Odoi to Liverpool, Adrien Rabiot to Tottenham and more. With Frenkie de Jong set to join Barcelona in the summer, the FC crew explain why they believe he's capable of making an instant impact. With Barcelona's late coup for Frenkie de Jong complete, check out what the budding Dutch star brings to the Camp Nou. GIRONA, Spain -- Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde backed Philippe Coutinho to find his shooting boots after the Brazil international missed two clear chances in Sunday's 2-0 win at Girona. Coutinho, Barca's record €160 million signing, has struggled for form in recent months and was on the bench for four consecutive league games at the turn of the year. An injury to Ousmane Dembele has given him a chance to stake his claim for a regular starting spot. But he missed two one-on-ones -- the first...

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