Brazil winless but not worrying yet, says Coutinho


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 20 Jun 2018

Soccer Football - World Cup - Brazil Press Conference - Brazil Training Camp, Sochi, Russia - June 19, 2018 Brazil's Philippe Coutinho during the press conference REUTERS/Hannah McKay

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Brazil may have struggled in their World Cup opener but their failure to beat Switzerland has not left the players worrying about qualifying for the knockout phase just yet, midfielder Philippe Coutinho said on Tuesday.

Brazil drew 1-1 with the Swiss and coach Tite stressed that five points have usually been enough to qualify.

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