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'He brings another dimension to our game' - Coutinho's intelligence praised by Bayern coach Kovac

Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac believes Philippe Coutinho has brought "another dimension" to the team after he impressed in their Champions League win over Red Star Belgrade.

Kingsley Coman, Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller goals earned Bayern a 3-0 victory over the Serbians in the German giants' Group B opener.

However, it was Coutinho - on loan from La Liga champions Barcelona with a view to a permanent move - who particularly caught the eye pulling the strings in Munich midweek.

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"He played a really good game and with his football intelligence he brings another dimension to our game," Kovac told Sky in Germany.