Lewandowski failure as an opportunity for Coutinho? Brazil legend makes a demand

Philippe Coutinho is one of the players who could benefit from Robert Lewandowski's retirement at Bayern. But a Brazilian legend fears that the compatriot will be placed in the wrong position.

• FC Bayern have to do without Robert Lewandowski for several weeks.
• This failure could give Philippe Coutinho an important role.
• Maybe not in the position where a Brazilian legend sees him.

Munich - When Bayern Munich's 3-0 success at Chelsea led them to their fans, Philippe Coutinho sneaked in second row. The role of the Brazilian in the past few weeks could not be summed up more accurately. That is now the end: Due to Robert Lewandowski's four weeks absence, the Barça loan is suddenly back in the spotlight . Now Coutinho has to deliver!

Before leaving for London, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge dutifully announced: “Coutinho played some games well , sometimes he gives the impression that he is inhibited . Everyone tries to support him. We have to hope that he will become an important factor in the crucial weeks. ”The Munich CEO would certainly have preferred not to have his hope fulfilled in this way.

Coutinho at Bayern: Under Kovac at headquarters, at Flick over the wing

But now fate has given Coutinho a gentle push. While Niko Kovac mostly cleared the tenth position for him, under Hansi Flick he mostly came over the left wing. So it should go now. Even if Brazil legend Cafu (49) doesn't like it. “ Coutinho belongs to the center. His view of the game and his final pass are fantastic, ”said the two-time tz world champion on the sidelines of the Laureus Awards.

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Bayern will miss Robert Lewandowski for weeks - but the star striker is already giving fans hope. Serge Gnabry tingles after his gala performance at Chelsea against his old adopted home. At the banquet in London, CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge surprised with a special gesture towards Hansi Flick. FC Bayern will play in a special jersey in one of the next games.

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