PHILIPPE COUTINHO NEWS

Still out against Chelsea Coutinho (undisclosed) "is progressing well" but will not be available to face Chelsea at the weekend, Aston Villa confirmed Thursday.

Impact Coutinho has been out since mid-February with this injury and he's now set to miss another game Saturday against Chelsea.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out through international break Coutinho (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Bournemouth.

Impact Coutinho is set to miss a fourth straight Premier League game Saturday with an injury he picked up in late February. His next opportunity to return for Villa will be after the upcoming international break.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Sunday Coutinho (undisclosed) won't be in the squad versus West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Unai Emery told reporters, "Coutinho is still injured."

Impact Given the lack of additional information regarding his absence, Coutinho seems unlikely to return in the short term, though that hasn't been officially announced by the club. Prior to his absence, the forward made just one start in his last eight outings, logging a combined 212 minutes in which he recorded one goal on five shots (two on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Palace Coutinho (undisclosed) will be unavailable for this weekend's Crystal Palace match, Aston Villa announced Friday.

Impact Coutinho remains out Saturday for the same injury that forced him to miss last weekend's win over Everton. Jacob Ramsey or Emiliano Buendia should continue as the starter on the left wing.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Everton Coutinho is not in the match day squad to face Everton on Saturday.

Impact Coutinho misses out on Saturday's match, though no reason for his absence has yet to be revealed. If there is an injury, more information should be available following the match.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first goal of season Coutinho scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and five tackles (four won) in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Arsenal.

Impact Coutinho had his best performance of the campaign with a season high of tackles and tackles won, while also getting his first goal of the year. It has been a frustrating season for the Brazilian, only appearing in the starting XI seven out of 20 times thus far. Jacob Ramsey is the favored midfielder over him, with two goals and two assists in 16 starts this campaign.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against former team Coutinho is fit and in the match day squad to face Liverpool on Monday.

Impact Coutinho returns from a thigh injury that has kept him out since early November. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Monday.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Coutinho (thigh) was pictured in training Saturday ahead of Monday's match against Liverpool.

Impact Coutinho wasn't mentioned in the team's injury report and it appears he's ready to feature again coming out of the World Cup break. Still, his last start came in October with three bench appearances being his last minutes on the pitch for Villa. He'll either have to show something else to Unai Emery or he'll continue to play off the bench.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil World Cup squad includes 9 forwards, Dani Alves

Brazil coach Tite has included nine forwards in his World Cup squad

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Will miss World Cup through injury Coutinho will miss the next month, including the World Cup, due to a thigh injury, manager Unai Emery revealed to reporters Sunday. "I don't know how long it will be but, today, he...

Impact Coutinho was already a stretch to make the World Cup squad and now this injury confirms he won't be available. This injury also hurts his chances of winning over Emery in his early days as manager. He'll hope to get back in training at some point over the break, but he hadn't started in the prior four matches in which he was healthy.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one tackle as sub Coutinho made one tackle (won) in 29 minutes during Saturday's 4-0 loss at Newcastle.

Impact Coutinho subbed on in the second half when they were already trailing 3-0. The midfielder failed to log any offensive stats for the second straight game. He's been in and out the squad during the season, with six starts in 12 appearances.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet Coutinho had four shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

Impact Coutinho was doing everything offensively, but it just wasn't enough to beat a surprisingly stout Leeds defense. The forward did only create a single chance, though he was given little support from the attack surrounding him. Coutinho has yet to get on the scoresheet in the 2022/23 campaign, though a Monday trip to Nottingham Forest could prove to be a bounce back spot for Coutinho.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil send two coaches to watch Coutinho train at Aston Villa Philippe Coutinho’s push for a World Cup place was given a boost this week as Brazil sent two members of their coaching team to watch him tr...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona still owe €50m for Miralem Pjanic & Philippe Coutinho transfers Barcelona still have considerable transfer fees to pay for former players Miralem Pjanic & Philippe Coutinho.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Philippe Coutinho knows he needs to start producing for Aston Villa to win back Brazil place Philippe Coutinho's World Cup place is under threat after slow start to Aston Villa's season - against Southampton there were positive signs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Looks good in victory Coutinho took three shots (one on target), sent in five crosses (one accurate), made one interception and delivered three corners in Friday's 1-0 victory over Southampton.

Impact Coutinho helped contribute to Villa's only goal of the game by delivering a nice cross into the center of the penalty area during the 42nd minute. He subbed off in the 82nd for rest purposes, giving way to Danny Ings. He was one of the few aggressors on the pitch in an otherwise tentative contest, and his five crosses and three corners were team-highs for the evening. Nonetheless, Coutinho still has yet to record a goal or assist in league play this season (seven apps, four starts).

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil calls up new target man Pedro for friendlies

Brazil coach Tite has included Flamengo striker Pedro as a new attacking option for the team’s pre-World Cup friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia in September

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Aston Villa transfer news: Philippe Coutinho signs for Premier League club on loan Philippe Coutinho has joined Aston Villa on a six-month loan from Barcelona, as first revealed by The Athletic. It is understood that the op...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Quiet again Coutinho didn't register an offensive stat during Saturday's 2-1 win over Everton.

Impact Coutinho was quiet again on Saturday, taking no shots, crosses and creating no chances, as he's off to a slow start this season. The attacker subbed off in the 60th minute as he will hope to improve during next week's match at Crystal Palace.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lacked effectiveness in loss Coutinho had one shot off target and one blocked in Aston Villa's 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact Coutinho had a disappointing performance failing to get on the ball and command the midfield in the manner you would expect from a player of his quality. The attempts he made were poor and did not trouble Bournemouth. Going forward Villa manager, Steven Gerrard, will be expecting more from his star summer signing. Coutinho was subbed for striker, Cameron Archer, after 81 as Villa pushed to get on the scoresheet in the latter stages of the game.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against City Coutinho scored a goal and created a chance in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Coutinho looked like he may have delivered a knockout blow to City's title hopes when he put his side up 2-0 in the second half of Sunday's game -- something his former club Liverpool would no doubt appreciate -- but it wasn't to be for his side as his opponents came from behind and won the game. Coutinho still had a solid six months in his return to England, tallying five goals and three assists in 19 Premier League appearances (16 starts) since joining Villa on-loan from Barcelona, and the 29-year-old will now be a permanent player for the club heading into next season.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man City wins 6th EPL title in 11 seasons in dramatic finale

Manchester City has clinched a sixth Premier League title in 11 seasons

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

How Aston Villa held firm to sign Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal The journey to bring Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa from Barcelona on a permanent deal was a long and complex one...

MAY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM