Barcelona ace Philippe Coutinho has played down comparisons with former captain Andres Iniesta.

Coutinho has kicked off the season in superb form.

The 26-year-old spoke about his position on the pitch and comparisons with Andres Iniesta.

"Iniesta is a genius and being compared to him is a little difficult. I try to be myself but to be compared to him is the greatest possible compliment," he said.

"When I play in midfield I should keep the ball, do the simple things well and dictate the tempo of the game.

"It's different to playing higher up. But I want to play, wherever that may be, wherever the coach tells me.

"It's true that I feel more comfortable on the left wing, higher up or in midfield, but I will play anywhere.

"I always think that I can improve but to feel like Iniesta I will have to improve a great deal."