Coutinho Pleased With Barcelona Debut

Philippe Coutinho has revealed the joy he feels, after playing his first minutes for Barcelona.

The Brazil international midfielder made a cameo in the 2-0 win over Espanyol.

Coutinho played 22 minutes of the match and impressed at Camp Nou.

“It has been a special day because these were my first minutes with this club,” Coutinho said.

“It was a great night. I am very happy and excited, because of how the fans welcomed me.

“I was a little nervous and anxious because of how big a club this is, but the way everyone welcomed me helped me to relax.”