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'We have to buy him, right?' - Alaba wants Coutinho to join Bayern permanently from Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho bagged a hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga meeting with Werder Bremen today, and his recent performances for the German champions have led many to believe he is back to his best.

Since leaving Liverpool for Barcelona in 2018 the Brazilian has struggled to find his best form, but it appears he is beginning to find his feet in Germany, especially since interim manager Hansi Flick as been in charge at the Allianz Arena following the sacking of Niko Kovac.

Coutinho is only on loan at Bayern, but many of his team-mates want him to sign permanently.