Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is full of praise for Philippe Coutinho.

Coutinho has spent this season on-loan at Bayern from Thiago's former club Barcelona.

Thiago said, "I know him well, he's very good. I've seen him play since he was 12 years old.

"I played against him in Brazil at football sala and I loved him. He lacks nothing. I like to play with players at a top level and he's a phenomenon. He's a great guy, really hard working, with unbeatable technique and incredible finishing. Players go through good moments and some not so good ones and he brings us a lot.

"We hope he's here next season too."