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Dietmar Hamann Says Philippe Coutinho Is 'A Stranger' in Bayern Munich Team

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann has been unimpressed with Philippe Coutinho's start to life at the club.

Coutinho joined Bayern in the summer on a season-long loan, and the German club have the option to make his stay permanent for €120 million.

The 46-year-old Hamann, who spent the bulk of his career at Bayern and Coutinho's former club, Liverpool, told Sport Bild (h/t Goal's James Westwood):

"For me, he is a stranger in the team. I cannot remember a good situation [he's produced] in attack.