On his day, the former Liverpool star is one of the best players in world football.
But his stock at Barcelona is now at an all-time low, with Coutinho behind the controversial Ousmane Dembele in the pecking order.
Some at the club thought he would be an ideal replacement for Andres Ineista.
But that does not appear to be the case either, with Coutinho’s performances in the middle of the park leaving much to be desired.
The Evening Standard say Barcelona are ready to cut the Brazilian loose to fund a return for Neymar.
Barcelona are ready to ditch Philippe Coutinho just a year after his Liverpool exit (Image: GETTY)
Neymar stats this season:
League goals - Neymar has 11 goals from 12 matches.
Champions League - Neymar has six goals from five matches.
Other competitions - Neymar has two goals from three matches.
Brazil - Neymar scored two goals at the World Cup.
Barcelona want Neymar back from PSG despite his controversial exit (Image: GETTY)
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The PSG forward left the club 18 months ago in controversial circumstances.
Many at the Nou Camp were furious with Neymar, particularly given how much they had invested in him.
But, despite that, Neymar to Barcelona could happen at the end of the season.
Coutinho, meanwhile, has been assured of his future at the club by director Guillermo Amor.
"Coutinho's a player with a lot of experience,” he said.