Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho backs Brazil team-mate: He will shine in the Premier League Liverpool duo Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho all smiles on Brazil duty

Liverpool’s star man played alongside the 19-year-old for Brazil on Friday morning. 

The duo started against Bolivia in the World Cup qualifier, each scoring in the 5-0 thrashing.

Jesus has signed for Pep Guardiola’s City in a £27m switch from Palmeiras and will join the side in January.

Liverpool duo Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho all smiles on Brazil duty

Mon, October 10, 2016

Liverpool's Brazilian duo Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho were in a good mood as they flew out to Venezuela ahead of their latest World Cup qualifier

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Liverpool duo Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho have shared a snap online as the two of them fly to Venezuela ahead of Brazil's latest World Cup qualifier

And 24-year-old Coutinho, who adapted well to life in the Premier League, insists Jesus has the same capabilities. 

“He is a cracking player,” Coutinho said on City’s Jesus.

“He will have no difficulty in adapting – he is an agile, strong and fast player.

“Everything you need to play in England, he has it, and I'm sure he will do well.”

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19-year-old Gabriel Jesus already has three goals in three senior games for Brazil

Youngster Jesus may find it tough though breaking in to Guardiola’s team come mid-season.

The Brazil ace has Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane among others to fight for a place with.

Meanwhile, Coutinho is in top form of late, with Brazil boss Tite claiming the playmaker is ‘in the moment’.

And Liverpool will need him firing on return from international duty when they face rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Monday.

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