Coutinho would lift standard of Barcelona team – Iniesta

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta is full of praise for Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

Iniesta, 33, insists that the Liverpool star would be a perfect fit at the Nou Camp if he “finally” completes his transfer.

The captain is a big fan of Samba star Coutinho but would not consider him as competition for his place if he joins.

“I see him as a great associative player, with a lot of talent, who uses both legs, makes goals, combines very well, gets caught between the middle and the front,” he told El Mundo Deportivo.

“He is a player with a profile quite like ours and would be a great signing if he finally arrives.

“I do not see it as my competition but as a jump for the club.”