Philippe Coutinho has been ruled OUT of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury during training

Philippe Coutinho RULED OUT of Qatar World Cup with a thigh injury sustained in training that will sideline him for at least seven weeks… with the Brazilian playmaker missing Aston Villa’s huge 3-1 win over Manchester United Philippe Coutinho has been ruled out of the World Cup, after suffering an injury  The Brazilian reportedly picked … Read more

Marcelo Bielsa hails Raphinha as he prepares for battle with Brazil team-mate Philippe Coutinho 

Marcelo Bielsa hails ‘gifted and spontaneous’ Raphinha as Leeds winger prepares for battle of the Brazilians against Aston Villa’s Philippe Coutinho Marcelo Bielsa was delighted to keep Raphinha amid West Ham interest  He will line up against fellow Brazilian Philippe Coutinho on Wednesday night Bielsa is not convinced that he has managed to improve unpredictable … Read more

Aston Villa should target Luis Suarez next, claims Gabby Agbonlahor

Aston Villa should sign Luis Suarez next, claims Gabby Agbonlahor… and new boss Steven Gerrard’s ‘amazing relationship’ with stars like Philippe Coutinho means they are only a phone call away from more huge signings Steven Gerrard should sign ex-teammate Luis Suarez, claims Gabby Agbonlahor The Aston Villa manager played with Suarez at Liverpool between 2011 … Read more

Barcelona ‘want to keep Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho’  

Barcelona ‘want to keep Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho’ and will only consider ‘irresistible’ offers for the pair as Nou Camp club dampen suggestions they will be sold to finance Lionel Messi’s new deal Reports had suggested Griezmann and Coutinho would be sold by Barcelona Nou Camp club faced prospect of offloading star names to … Read more

Cash-strapped Barcelona set for an ‘intense’ few days as chiefs bid to shed €200m from wage bill

Cash-strapped Barcelona are set for an ‘intense’ few days as chiefs bid to shed €200MILLION from their wage bill… with Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic, Sergi Roberto and Philippe Coutinho among stars tipped to leave this summer Barcelona are low on cash and need to reduce their wage bill over the summer Samuel Umtiti, Miralem Pjanic … Read more