da 888： Philippe Coutinho has insisted that he is “100% fit” ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League match against Southampton this weekend, reports the Liverpool Echo.
What’s the situation?
da pinup bet： The 25-year-old has been struggling with a thigh injury, which kept him out of the Reds’ last three matches.
Despite that, the playmaker was included in Brazil’s squad for the international break.
After missing Friday’s 3-1 triumph over Japan, Coutinho looks set to feature against England at Wembley on Tuesday night.
Ahead of the game, the ex-Inter Milan star told reporters:
“Unfortunately, I could not play for Liverpool in the past three games because of injury. Now I feel 100% fit, I have recovered and I am in a good shape to be available for the game against England.”
Will he play this weekend?
That is a question that can only be answered by Liverpool manger Jurgen Klopp, but if he comes through the England friendly unscathed, then there is no reason why not.
The Reds take on Southampton at Anfield on Saturday and they are searching for their fourth consecutive win in all competitions.
Heavy defeats to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have caused a dent in the Merseyside outfit’s campaign, but they have scored 10 goals in their last three fixtures.
In that time, Klopp’s team have also conceded just once, which was in a 4-1 victory over West Ham United prior to the international break.
Having Coutinho back in the fold will give the Reds an additional creative option, and a much-needed one if Sadio Mane is ruled out.
The 25-year-old tweaked an old injury while on international duty with Senegal.