PHILIPPE COUTINHO celebrated scoring a stunning hat-trick against Werder Bremen – but did so in a REPLICA Bayern Munich jersey.
The Brazilian star was pictured being congratulated by his team-mates as the German champions bounced back from consecutive Bundesliga games.
But eagle-eyed fans would do well to spot Coutinho wearing a replica Adidas Bayern jersey that is sold in the fan shop.
The version he wore features non heat-applied logos and three stripes and is made in a different material.
Coutinho’s team-mate Joshua Kimmich was also spotted in the replica jersey.
Despite the kit confusion, Bayern smashed Bremen 6-1 with Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller joining the ex-Liverpool midfielder on the scoreboard.
Coutinho is currently spending the season on-loan at the Allianz Arena from Barcelona.
The 27-year-old lost his way at the Nou Camp but is showing the form that earned him a £142million transfer almost two years ago.
And now Bayern team-mate David Alaba has called for the club to go all out and land him on a permanent deal.
Speaking after the game, he said: “If you watched the game today, we have to buy him, right?”
His thoughts were echoed by Lewandowski who added: “It was outstanding how he did that today.
“We need this kind of player. I’m really happy that he showed what he is able to do.”
