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Philippe Coutinho set for Barcelona return

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6 years ago

November 20, 2018

Barcelona forward Philippe Coutinho has returned to training ahead of this weekend ’ s La Liga match against Atletico Madrid after missing two weeks with a thigh problem , the club announced on Tuesday .The 26 -year – old former Liverpool player has not featured for the side at the top of the table since the 1 – 1 Champions League draw at Inter Milan on November 6 .

Barca ’ s last game was a 4 – 3 home defeat to Real Betis on November 11 , their first league loss at the Camp Nou in more than two years .

Reports in the Spanish press say the world ’ s third most expensive player could be given the green light on Friday to feature in Saturday ’ s first against third clash against Atletico at the Wanda Metropolitano .

It would be a boost for coach Ernesto Valverde who is already without the injured and suspended Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic .

( AFP)