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Coutinho wears child-size Bayern shirt as adult version is too big for Brazilian star

Philippe Coutinho has worn a child-size Bayern Munich shirt throughout the 2019-20 campaign, because the adult alternatives are too big for the Brazil international.

The former Liverpool midfielder completed a season-long loan move to Bayern from Barcelona back in August, calling his difficult spell at Camp Nou to a temporary halt.

Much was expected of the 27-year-old when he joined the Blaugrana in January 2018 after five successful years on Merseyside, but he struggled to make an impact in a side brimming with world-class talent.

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Despite the fact that Coutinho helped Barca win back-to-back La Liga titles, he was widely criticised for his performances and was only able to contribute five goals in 34 domestic appearances last season.