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'We'll be beaten from all sides' - Coutinho ready for World Cup backlash

The Barcelona star is braced for a wave of criticism after the Selecao were dumped out of Russia 2018 by Belgium

Brazil star Philippe Coutinho said he was ready for the backlash after the surprise World Cup quarter-final loss to Belgium.

A Fernandinho own goal and Kevin De Bruyne's fine strike helped Belgium to a 2-1 win in Kazan, where substitute Renato Augusto's second-half header gave Tite's men hope.

However, they were unable to find an equaliser despite a frantic finish, the favourites bowing out in the last eight.

"We wanted to go all the way to the final but we've given our best shot.