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'Coutinho would face more pressure at Liverpool' - Rivaldo urges Barcelona star to consider his options carefully

Philippe Coutinho has been warned that he would face “more pressure” back at Liverpool than he does at Barcelona, with Rivaldo urging his fellow Brazilian to consider his options carefully.

A return to Anfield has been mooted for the 27-year-old playmaker after 18 testing months at Camp Nou.

A big-money move to the Liga champions has not gone as planned, with Coutinho having faced criticism for his form and contribution to the collective cause in Catalunya.

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It could be that he is offered the chance to head back to England, especially as Barcelona have already brought in Antoine Griezmann and continue to explore another deal for Neymar.