Coutinho says he is focused on Brazil

Coutinho starred for Brazil in the Copa America Centenario match against Haiti

London, June 11 (IANS) Brazil and Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho said he is focused on the national football team and denied thinking about a possible move to Paris Saint-Germain during the next season.

Coutinho, 23, is one of the stars in the Copa America, played in the United States, and on June 8, scored a hat-trick against Haiti in a game which ended 7-1, reports Efe.

The Liverpool player has been linked to a possible move to Paris-Saint Germain.

"As far as I know, there's no offer. I'm here with the national team, and this subject is for my representatives," Coutinho said in a statement.

"More important for me is to be here, focused on the national team and having a good tournament. That's where my head is," he said.

Coutinho was the most outstanding player of Liverpool last season, where he was named the club's player of the year.

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