Coutinho aiming for comeback against Manchester City

Philippe Coutinho has revealed that he is planning to return to first team action for the clash with Manchester City on New Year’s Eve. Coutinho faces a total of 6 weeks out with an ankle ligament injury obtained a fortnight ago. That would put the Brazilian out until early January, but Coutinho told Liverpool.com that […]
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2016-12-13 14:54:00

Philippe Coutinho has revealed that he is planning to return to first team action for the clash with Manchester City on New Year’s Eve. Coutinho faces a total of 6 weeks out with an ankle ligament injury obtained a fortnight ago.

That would put the Brazilian out until early January, but Coutinho told Liverpool.com that he is hoping to be back a little early for the top of the table clash at the Etihad on 31st December. “This is still my hope – to return for this game.

“The rehab is going really well. I can now walk without crutches and I am working well with the medical team. So I’m pleased with how I am recovering. Straight after the game, when I first saw the pictures and videos of my injury, I was a little scared,” he added.

“But after the scans, of course it was bad, but not as bad as it could have been. I am happy, as it could have been a lot worse. Obviously I have been very frustrated, because like any player who is injured, it is tough to watch rather than play and help the team.

“The last game was a draw and not the result we wanted, but the team still has great quality and I am certain in the next game we will come back stronger.”