‘Special’ Coutinho Would Improve Barca – Xavi Says

Xavi The Barca legend has declared Philippe Coutinho would be a welcome addition at Barcelona, adding that he has no doubts the Liverpool star would make the grade at Camp Nou. Xavi The World Cup winner believes Liverpool’s Brazilian star is one of the best midfielders in Europe on current form and would not look out of place at Camp Nou.Xavi has declared Philippe Coutinho would be a welcome addition at Barcelona, adding that he has no doubts the Liverpool star would make the grade at Camp Nou.The Brazilian playmaker has been generating plenty of headlines of late, with his efforts in the Premier League reported to be drawing admiring glances from La Liga.And Xavi, who is no stranger to what it takes to make the cut at Barcelona, considers the Samba star to be a “special” player and one whose current form establishes him as one of the best midfielders in Europe.The World Cup winner is unsurprised the 24-year-old has been linked with the Spanish champions, hailing Coutinho as part of an elite group of talent that would improve Luis Enrique’s squad in Catalunya.However, the Catalan insists there is no rush for Coutinho to take that leap, with it important that he remains focused on the present and ensures that his standards are not allowed to dip.Xavi told Goal : “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.