PHILIPPE COUTINHO celebrated scoring a stunning hat-trick against Werder Bremen – but did so in a REPLICA Bayern Munich jersey.
The Brazilian star was pictured being congratulated by his team-mates as the German champions bounced back from consecutive Bundesliga defeats.
Philippe Coutinho wore a replica jersey as he scored a hat-trick against Werder Bremen
But eagle-eyed fans would do well to spot Coutinho wearing a replica Adidas Bayern jersey that is sold in the fan shop.
The version he wore features non heat-applied logos and three stripes and is made in a different material.
Coutinho’s team-mate Joshua Kimmich was also spotted in the replica jersey.
Despite the kit confusion, Bayern smashed Bremen 6-1 with Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller joining the ex-Liverpool midfielder on the scoreboard.
Coutinho is currently spending the season on-loan at the Allianz Arena from Barcelona.
The 27-year-old lost his way at the Nou Camp but is showing the form that earned him a £142million transfer almost two years ago.
And now Bayern team-mate David Alaba has called for the club to go all out and land him on a permanent deal.
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Speaking after the game, he said: “If you watched the game today, we have to buy him, right?”
His thoughts were echoed by Lewandowski who added: “It was outstanding how he did that today.
“We need this kind of player. I’m really happy that he showed what he is able to do.”
Coutinho aided Bayern as they smashed Bremen 6-1Credit: Getty – Contributor
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
