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'Coutinho has magical powers!' - Firmino heaps praise upon 'phenomenal' Brazil team-mate

Philippe Coutinho has "magical powers", according to Roberto Firmino, who has heaped praise upon his "phenomenal" Brazil team-mate.

Brazil opened their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign by thrashing Bolivia 5-0 at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paolo on Saturday.

Marquinhos opened the scoring before Firmino hit a brace to put the Selecao in full command of the contest before the 50-minute mark.

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A Jose Carrasco own goal and a Coutinho header added gloss to the final scoreline as the five-time World Cup winners flexed their attacking muscles after a long break from international action.