Chelsea: Fans have mixed views on Barcelona player links

By Ben Crump

Posted on April 5, 2020

Chelsea: Fans have mixed views on Barcelona player links - Chelsea

Chelsea fans have reacted in a mixed fashion to rumours linking Philippe Coutinho with a move to Stamford Bridge.

Coutinho was a major figure in the Premier League with Liverpool, but since joining Barcelona in 2018, the Brazilian has struggled to find consistent form. 21 goals in 76 games for the La Liga giants over two seasons saw Coutinho deemed surplus to requirements last summer, moving out on loan to Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.

With Coutinho’s future seemingly up for debate this summer, links of a return to England have now begun with Chelsea at the forefront of such reports.

Such reports have gained pace over the last few days with journalist Nicola Schira via Spanish media outlet Sport claiming have taken place between Chelsea and Coutinho’s representatives.

Barca, who are keen to make a couple of significant signings this summer, could be looking to sell a number of players to fund potential moves for Neymar and Lautaro Martinez, who have been linked in the last few weeks.

With Chelsea’s reported interest, countless fans have shared their opinion via Twitter and below is some of the reaction…

I want Coutinho and would be happy with his signing. But comparing him to Mount? Think they’re different players. Mount has a greater ability to press high, pressure those on the ball. Where as Coutinho is more of a chances creator – no.10

— Cal (@line_chelsea) April 5, 2020

It would be stupid to sign coutinho and play him as lw.

— AQ (@AQChelsea1) April 5, 2020

Would have asked if he will fit into our style of play, but it’s like we have new styles every game week.

— Tirex ⚡️ (@tweetthif) April 5, 2020

Any Chelsea fan that isn’t happy about the Coutinho Deal. He’s surely Must be a Plastic fan and doesn’t know anything about Chelsea.
Coutinho will give Chelsea a different type of Play.

— Saint.odeya (@OdeyaSaint) April 5, 2020

I don’t think a single Chelsea fan has even considered the thought of giving up on Loftus-Cheek! But I do agree Coutinho may have a negative effect tactically as he couldn’t initiate the press as well as others.

— olly wilson (@ollyywilsonn) April 5, 2020

Waste of money. Get a winger for that money. Ziyech, Ruben,mount and Barkley can play his role. We need CF more than coutinho.

— AQ (@AQChelsea1) April 5, 2020