Liverpool have coped admirably these past seven weeks but the sight of their star player on the bench will come as a cause for relief among all Reds fans.
Midfielder Philippe Coutinho suffered an ankle injury in a November Premier League clash with Sunderland and was ruled out for the rest of the year.
Coutinho missed all of Liverpool’s December fixtures, including the defeat against Bournemouth and draws against West Ham and Sunderland, but he is ready to reclaim his place as Jurgen Klopp’s key playmaker.
The Brazilian was named on the bench for Liverpool’s EFL Cup semi-final with Southampton, inspiring waves of excitement from supporters who were treated to a pleasant surprise as they read the team news.
DADDY COUTS ON THE BENCH!!!
— ⚡🫡 (@Darwlnator) January 11, 2017
great to see Coutinho on the bench. Ready to be unleashed at old Trafford. #lfc
— lfcway (@lfcway) January 11, 2017
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