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PHILIPPE COUTINHO #11 - MIDFIELDER - VASCO DA GAMA
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Coutinho joins boyhood club Vasco da Gama in Brazil on loan from Aston Villa
Former Brazil international Philippe Coutinho has joined his boyhood club Vasco da Gama on a season-long loan from Premier League team Aston VillaJULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns from loan spell Coutinho returned to Aston Villa following the conclusion of his loan to Al Duhail.
Impact Coutinho has been heavily linked to a move away from Aston Villa, but for now he's back with the Premier League side. Still he has little chance of breaking back into the first team there, or competing for any sort of minutes. Coutinho has been heavily linked to a move to Brazil, a positive end for both club and player.
JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE
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Anderson Talisca’s hat trick gave Al-Nassr a 3-2 win over Al-Duhail in the Asian Champions League with Philippe Coutinho scoring both goals for the Qatari teamNOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho joins Qatari team Al Duhail on loan from Villa
Philippe Coutinho has joined Qatari team Al Duhail on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho joins Qatari team Al Duhail on loan from Villa
Philippe Coutinho has joined Qatari team Al Duhail on a season-long loan from Aston VillaSEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Likely facing 2-3 week absence Coutinho (hamstring) may be sidelined for 2-3 weeks according to manager Unai Emery who told reporters, "We think not a big injury. I think it's his hamstring but we have to wait u...
Impact Coutinho has featured exclusively off the bench to start the season, logging a combined 24 minutes through the opening two matches. With Leon Bailey (undisclosed) also picking up an injury, Bertrand Traore and Youri Tielemans could both be in contention for a spot in the starting XI heading into Sunday's clash with Burnley.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will be set for scans Coutinho (hamstring) is set to get scans on his leg, though manager Unai Emery does not believe the injury is serious, according to Jacob Tanswell of the Athletic.
Impact Coutinho's injury woes continue as he has picked up a new hamstring injury. He had missing most of the second half of last season with an injury. The midfielder has not started an EPL match since Feb 18 and it could stay like that amid his prone to injury.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Forced off with injury Coutinho was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Everton with a hamstring injury.
Impact Coutinho entered the match in the 64th minute, but played just 20 minutes after suffering a leg injury and being replaced in the 84th. It's an unlucky break for the attacker as Coutinho has struggled for playing time since joining Villa with the injury not doing anything to help matters.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
On bench for friendly Coutinho (undisclosed) is on the bench for Wednesday's friendly against Fulham.
Impact Coutinho returns to the bench Wednesday after traveling with the first team for the Summer Series tour. The winger is an option once more after missing the final 15 matches of the 2022-23 season due to injury.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Traveling with squad Coutinho (undisclosed) will join Villa for their United States preseason tour.
Impact Coutinho was shelved for the final 15 matches of the 2022-23 campaign due to his undisclosed injury but appears to be trending in the right direction. Even when fit, the midfielder is far from a lock for the starting XI and may have to settle for a super-sub role.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Will end season injured Coutinho will end the season with an undisclosed injury after sitting out since Feb 18, confirmed manager Unai Emery. "I talked with him [Coutinho] this week; he's a little bit unl...
Impact Coutinho suffered a setback in his injury earlier in the month and could not recover in time to make a comeback before the end of the season. It has been a disappointing season for the winger, making just seven starts in 20 appearances with just one goal recorded. This means that he will have to work extra hard to regain a starting role for next campaign, with Emiliano Buendia replacing him the in the staring XI to end the campaign.
MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with another injury Coutinho (undisclosed) was not involved in Saturday's victory against Tottenham, with Villa manager Unai Emery telling reporters after the game that "he had again a small injury bu...
Impact Coutinho has been sidelined for the majority of the last three months due to injuries and he was out once again on Saturday. There's only two weeks left in the season, so Coutinho might be unlikely to be able to play again in this campaign.
MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes bench to face Wolves Coutinho (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Wolverhampton.
Impact Coutinho is one of several Villa players that cracked the bench for this game despite carrying doubtful tags throughout the week. Coutinho has missed Villa's last 12 games since mid-February with an injury, but he could be in line to see some minutes off the bench in this one, especially if Villa are in need of a creative spark if things get tough.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Able to train this week Coutinho (undisclosed) returned to training with Aston Villa on Monday, manager Unai Emery said in his press conference ahead of the Wolverhampton clash this weekend.
Impact Coutinho has missed Villa's last 12 games since mid-February with an injury, but he's progressing well with his recovery and could be a game time decision against Wolves on Saturday. Even before his injury, he had started just one of eight Premier League matches since the World Cup break.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains unavailable versus United Coutinho (undisclosed) will not be an option against Manchester United on Sunday. Manager Unai Emery told reporters, "(Philippe) Coutinho is close but not for Sunday."
Impact Coutinho last played Feb. 18 versus Arsenal, a stretch of 10 matches on the sidelines due to his undisclosed injury. At this point, even once cleared to return, Coutinho is unlikely to jump back into the starting XI and figures to serve primarily as a bench option moving forward.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still shelved Saturday Coutinho (undisclosed) will miss his eighth straight match heading into Saturday's clash with Newcastle United, per Gregg Evans of The Athletic.
Impact Coutinho had made just one start in his last eight contests prior to getting hurt, so his extended absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Even once given the all-clear, Coutinho figures to serve primarily as a bench option, limiting him to mid-range fantasy production at best.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Left out again versus Foxes Coutinho (undisclosed) will not be an option against Leicester City on Tuesday.
Impact Coutinho has been out of action since Feb. 18 against Arsenal and will now miss his sixth consecutive contest. Considering the midfielder has started once in his last eight appearances, he figures to remain primarily a substitute option even once cleared to play.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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
