Times are tough for Philippe Coutinho. Confined to a substitute role within an ambitious Aston Villa this season, the Brazilian is chasing his former glory. Aged 31, time is running out and the former Liverpool virtuoso is struggling to find a decent level and the leaders of the Villans are actively looking for a way out. However, an event that occurred this Sunday could thwart their plans.
During his team’s big victory against Everton (4-0), the attacking midfielder returned in the 63rd minute. Only twenty minutes later, Coutinho had to leave his partners in tears and supported by the medical staff of Unai Emery. Visibly hit in the back of the thigh after a harmless contact, Coutinho fears the worst. His injury could be serious given his exit. Nevertheless, the Spanish technician wanted to be reassuring at a press conference. To be continued, but the hassle seems to continue for the FC Barcelona defector.
