How could Barcelona line up if they sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool?
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Coutinho is looking increasingly likely to move to Barcelona this month, with Liverpool in line to receive £142million for the Brazilian playmaker.
However, Barcelona are nine points clear at the top of La Liga and competition for places in such a successful side are fierce.
The 25-year-old’s arrival at the Nou Camp is likely to spell bad news for one of several players who are currently performing so well for Valverde.
The versatile Coutinho could be deployed as part of a fearsome front three alongside Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez or Ousmane Dembele, but the playmaker is more likely to line up midfield.
This means the starting berths of Ivan Rakitic, Paulinho and Andres Iniesta are all under threat, but which one will face the chop if Coutinho signs?
Take a look through the gallery above to see how Barcelona could line up if they sign Philippe Coutinho.