Coutinho appears in the CBF's BID and is available to Vasco for the classic

After the break for the Club World Cup, Vasco will return to the field on Saturday (12), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Botafogo , at Mané Garrincha. Thus, coach Fernando Diniz will be able to count on Philippe Coutinho, whose new contract was published in the CBF's BID (Daily Information Bulletin).

The midfielder was initially on loan from Aston Villa in England. However, he managed to terminate his contract with the English club and signed a permanent contract with Cruz-Maltino until June 2026.

After a 10-day vacation, the squad returned to training on June 23rd and has been preparing for their return to the field at the Moacyr Barbosa Training Center since then. The manager has been using the time to get to know the players better and try to implement his playing style for the rest of the season.

It's worth noting that in his first season, the midfielder made 18 appearances, starting ten of them, scoring three goals and providing one assist. This year, however, he's already played 26 times, scoring five goals and providing three assists.

Finally, he hopes to further improve his performance under coach Fernando Diniz. With Payet's departure, Coutinho will take over the number 10 jersey from the second half of the year to relive his greatest moments.

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