Valverde backing for mis-firing Coutinho

Ernesto Valverde praised Philippe Coutinho’s creativity and character after a tough outing for the Brazil star in Barcelona’s 2-0 win at Girona. Goals from Nelson Semedo and Lionel Messi restored Barca’s five-point lead at the top of LaLiga, although Girona caused a share of problems for their illustrious visitors – even after Bernardo Espinosa’s 51st-minute […]