Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho admitted nervous while undergoing his debut with his new club in the Copa Del Rey quarter-final second leg contra Espanyol, at Camp Nou Stadium on Friday (26/1/2018)
Coutinho officially brought to Barcelona from Liverpool as of January 6, 2018. However, the injury problem makes the player has not even undergo debut with Lionel Messi and friends.
When met Espanyol, Coutinho got a chance melakoni first appearance for Barcelona. The 25-year-old came into the field to replace Andres Iniesta in the 68th minute.
"It was a special day because it was my first minute with Barcelona, in addition to the specials, also a great night, I am very happy and enthusiastic because of the festive reception shown by the supporters to me," said Coutinho.
"I'm a bit nervous because Barcelona is a big club, but I can slowly relax because everyone welcomes me," said the former Inter Milan midfielder.
Although not appearing for 90 minutes, Coutinho contributed in Barcelona's 2-0 victory over Espanyol. Two goals squad Ernesto Valverde was nested by Luis Suarez in the ninth minute and Lionel Messi (25 ').
