This summer, former Barcelona and Bayern Munich star Coutinho returned to the Brasileirão, but he has been plagued by injuries and has struggled to regain his peak form. Notably, he seems to have become a “jinx” for his team.
In July, Coutinho became one of the most significant signings in the Brasileirão when he joined Vasco da Gama. However, shortly after joining, he suffered a muscle injury that interrupted his training. Upon his return, he displayed good form, but every time Coutinho took the field, Vasco da Gama found it difficult to secure victories.
Since returning to action, Coutinho has played six games for Vasco da Gama, and in those six matches, the club has struggled to win a single game. They lost 0-2 to Atlético Mineiro, were defeated 0-1 by Grêmio, drew 1-1 with Goiás in the Copa do Brasil, and ended 2-2 against Bragantino. The only bright spot was against Flamengo, where Coutinho scored a crucial goal to help the team draw 1-1. In their most recent match against Palmeiras, they ultimately lost 0-1. Across these six games, the team managed only three draws and three losses, a disappointing record.
However, notably, in the seven games Coutinho missed, Vasco da Gama remained unbeaten with five wins and two draws.
Star or Jinx? Coutinho’s Return to Brasileirão Sees Team Struggle for Wins When He Plays, Yet Remain Unbeaten in His Absence. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/star-or-jinx-coutinhos-return-to-brasileirao-sees-team-struggle-for-wins-when-he-plays-yet-remain-unbeaten-in-his-absence.html
