Ederson makes bold claim about Philippe Coutinho after Bayern Munich move

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson thinks that Philippe Coutinho is key for Bayern Munich in the Champions League after the former Liverpool star made his loan move from Barcelona to Bundesliga side during summer transfer window.

"Bayern is always a great team. Now with Coutinho they definitely belong among the title favourites for the Champions League," Ederson told Bildwhile on international duty. "Coutinho is a brilliant player. Unfortunately, it did not go as well for him in Barcelona as it was in Liverpool. "At Bayern he can now show his football again and be really happy again."

After joining Bayern, Coutinho has already made 2 appearances and has scored a goal for the Bundesliga side in a friendly game against Vilshofen Rot Weiß. Currently Philippe Coutinho is on international duty with Brazil as they are preparing to play a friendly game against Peru on Wednesday. via Mirror.

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