The Brazilian has been hot and cold since joining Catalan giants for a fee in the region €160 million from Liverpool in 2018. He was at the club for one season before being loaned out to Bayern where he performed well but since his return his form has been shaky and a recent injury in Barcelona’s final game of 2020 against Eibar has sideline him for some while.
Philippe has played 14 times for Barcelona so far this season, recording 3 goals and 2 assists, now is the time the club needs the brazilian the most with Lionel Messi only recently returning to training after suffering an ankle injury but in a statement on their official website the club revealed the extent of Coutinho’s injury.
“Coutinho has undergone a successful operation on the external meniscus of his left knee this Saturday morning of January 2, but the verdict is that he will be out of action for approximately three months.”
An injury is the last thing Philippe needed with the player eager to prove his worth and consistency at Barcelona. Will he be able to return in time to have an impact in the Champions League?