Coutinho: Xavi was a football idol. I hope he's very successful.

Many of Barcelona's great names have been spoken about his new engagement. Philip Coutinho, current team player.

Chowinho said he met Xavin before and he appreciates him as a good man, but also as an idol in football.

“Xavi was a great player, an idol in football. And now he's back home in Barcelona. I hope he's very successful with the group we have”, Coutinho said, the Periscope broadcast.

I was able to meet him once when I visited some doctors in Qatar, I know he's an excellent man”, the Brazilian added.

Coutinho has not enjoyed the best possible form since coming to Barcelona, but the hopes are to change with Xavi's appointment as a coach. /Periscopi/