Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona team-mates have defended his 'ballsy' celebration against Manchester United on Tuesday.
The Brazilian netted a wondergoal in Barcelona's 3-0 win over the Red Devils in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final before putting his fingers in his ears and closing his eyes.
His celebration appeared to be in response to the Barcelona fans, who have given him stick this season for struggling to set the world alight following his £142million move from Liverpool.
The celebration also suggested that he is blotting out the criticism that has come his way and only focusing on working hard for the team.
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Coutinho's Barcelona team-mates were asked about the controversial celebration after the game, but jumped to the Brazilian's defence.
Clement Lenglet said: "I do not care about the celebration, what matters to me is the goal. Coutinho is a great player, he has balls.
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While Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets added: "I did not see anything. I know he celebrated with anger, with desire.
"It was an important goal for him after the criticism he has received. He is a world-class player."
