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Barcelona midfielder Coutinho fires warning at LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho insists no-one is giving up on the LaLiga title after their 4-0 thumping of Osasuna.

Barça are nine points behind Atletico but the Brazilian says they have not given up on winning the title.

"We're a long way behind Atletico but the season is very long," Coutinho warned. "We have to fight hard and take things game by game. Little by little, we're getting better.

"The key is to enjoy ourselves on the pitch, as we did today, and to win games, because we want to fight for the title, that's our objective."

Coutinho scored the third goal of the win against Osasuna and says he's trying to get back to his best form following three weeks out with a hamstring problem.

"When you come back after an injury it's difficult at first," he added. "I am trying to get back to my best and help the team. Today I was able to do that, thanks to a great pass from Griezmann, but, above all, I am happy with the great performance from the team."

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