Philippe Coutinho Could Make A Return Against Man City

 

Philippe Coutinho has handed Liverpool an early Christmas present with the news that he could return from injury earlier than expected. Coutinho was expected to be sidelined until the middle of January with ankle ligament damage sustained during his side's 2-0 win over Sunderland on November 26.

However, the Brazilian playmaker, who has been a key player for the Reds this season, has revealed he hopes to make his comeback against Manchester City on New Year's Eve.

He said “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 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.”