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Philippe Coutinho: Neymar is 'fundamental' to success for Brazil

Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho says Neymar is crucial to Brazil ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay.

Coutinho was asked about the Barcelona forward in a news conference before the game, which takes place on Tuesday.

It comes just three days after Neymar said Coutinho would "totally fit" at the Camp Nou, when asked which Premier League player he would like to see at Barca.

"Look, Neymar is a outstanding as we can all see," Coutinho said. "He is a player that decides key games, a guy that is fundamental on our team.