Why will Coutinho have a second year slump? Why won't he?

That's it in a nutshell, If you can't find space in-between the lines as a number 10, then forget it, your third division tripe.

He has the skill, vision, strength and character (Rafa lad) to unzip defenders pants...so to speak. A real gem.

 

technically it wouldn't be a "2nd year slump". He's onlyplayed half a season and,as good as he was, this season would be his first real test in terms of playing his part in achieving a tangible target such as a top 4 finish or a cup win.

 

There's always one picky ****er, normally its me though

 

I've never bought into this 'get found out after a year as teams know what they're up against" nonsense

They get double marked, not found out.

 

If Suarez stays no one will be able to afford to double mark Coutinho.

 

agreed

if he goes, they will though

and then it'll get called a second season drop in form, 'getting found out', flash in the pan, etc

 

His versatility will help though.

If he gets nothing in the middle, move him wide and put Henderson in the middle.

 

In reality what this means is if does have a good season and make the Brazil squad, then we have to make the CL next season or he will be gone after th WC