How Barcelona could line up if they sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho in January

BARCELONA are hot on the heels of Philippe Coutinho, but how would he fit into their side?

By James Phillips / Published 2nd January 2018

Barcelona’s likely line-up if Philippe Coutinho joins this month

BARCELONA are hot on the heels of Philippe Coutinho, but how would he fit into their side?

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“Ousmane Dembele is also due back from injury this month after missing most of the season so far”

The Liverpool star has reportedly told the Reds he does not want to play for them again, five months after handing in a transfer request during the previous window.

With Barca willing to break the bank for the Brazilian, a January transfer could well be on the cards.

So where would the midfield ace fit in at Barcelona?

Ernesto Valverde’s side have taken La Liga by storm this season, playing a 4-4-2 system with winger Ousmane Dembele crocked at the start of the campaign.

But if Coutinho arrives this month, with Dembele also set to return from injury, we think it would make a lot more sense to return to the club’s traditional 4-3-3.

CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY ABOVE TO SEE HOW WE THINK BARCA WILL LINE-UP WITH COUTINHO AND DEMBELE IN THE TEAM.